FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 23, 2022·3 min read‘Travel Therapy’: Could a Vacation Help Mental Health and Well-Being?Vacations may not just be an opportunity for recreation, they may also provide mental and overall health benefits.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 26, 2021·3 min readMaking Music Tunes up Wellbeing During LockdownOnline music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 9, 2021·3 min readHeading Outdoors Keeps Lockdown Blues at BayLevels of happiness increase when people are outdoors, compared to being inside.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 9, 2020·4 min readHow You Measure Happiness Depends on Where You LiveThe meaning of "happiness" varies greatly, depending on where in the world a person lives.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2020·6 min readHuman Wilderness Connection Has Psychological Roots and Could Reduce Disease RiskFeeling calm after spending time in nature is a sign your psychological needs are being met, a new study reports. People's attachment to wilderness can be explained by their psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 10, 2020·4 min readEmotion Vocabulary Reflects State of Well-BeingThe vocabulary we use to describe our emotions is an indicator of mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 6, 2019·4 min readWhat the Finnish concept of sisu can offer the worldThe Finnish concept of Sisu refers to a universal phenomenon of latent energy in the human system that enables individuals to persevere and break through unbearable challenges, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 25, 2019·3 min readUrban Parks Could Make You HappierSpending 20 minutes in an urban park helps to increase emotional well being, regardless of whether or not a person is participating in exercise, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2017·4 min readHow Social Networking Keeps People HealthyResearchers report social media interactions can help reduce negative emotions and restore a sense of well-being.Read More
