Australia recently announced a ban on social media use for kids under 16, citing concerns about mental health and online safety. But there’s another issue at stake—sleep. Teenagers’ late-night screen use has... Read more »
KEY DISCOVERIES Massive Scale: This landmark study analyzed genetic data from over 1 million people to map the roots of mental health. The 66% Rule: On average, 66% of the genetic risk... Read more »
Swiping through online dating profiles can feel intuitive – effortlessly deciding whether to like or reject each profile in turn. Online daters tend to spend only 11 seconds deciding whether to swipe... Read more »
Mickey Mouse is more than a simple animated character. He represents a particular emotion that most people experience before they have a chance to process what they’ve seen. From Mickey Mouse’s two... Read more »
I felt really stuck after going through a painful break-up in my mid-20s. I was burnt out from my job as a jail counselor and felt very blah overall. After a few... Read more »
Emotional intelligence is one of the most sophisticated forms of intelligence. AI may know a lot, but it has not experienced the depth and brilliance of emotion. That is where we shine.... Read more »
Imagine a lively town with roughly 100 trillion inhabitants, all going about their daily affairs—eating, working, sleeping, communing with friends, squabbling with foes. This could describe any (albeit slightly overpopulated) corner of... Read more »
Most of us were never taught how to choose a life partner. We feel attraction and assume that will be enough. Maybe we love someone and think that love is all we... Read more »
Many of us log on to stay informed. We often turn to media not only to stay informed, but to manage uncertainty, regulate anxiety, and feel a sense of control when the... Read more »
The warning came one day through a calm conversation. I was facilitating restorative justice sessions in Cali, Colombia, working with young men shaped by gang structures that defined loyalty, protection, and survival.... Read more »