Autistic adolescents in the United Kingdom experience significantly lower levels of school well-being compared to their non-autistic peers. While schools are central to a young person’s social and emotional development, new research... Read more »
Imagine standing in front of a mountain of unopened mail, a gym bag that has been packed for three days, and a work project that was due yesterday. For many adults, this... Read more »
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” —Marcel Proust The practice of rituals, notably within groups, stems from our most ancient instincts for... Read more »
Imagine you’re stuck indoors, the city outside a grey blur, and the stresses of daily life have left your mind feeling like a tangled mess. Traditional wisdom suggests a walk in the... Read more »
Why do some people seem better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs? Research suggests that certain positive traits, known as character strengths, may play a key role in shaping both happiness... Read more »
Many students turn to exercise to cope with stress, but new research suggests the benefits extend beyond physical fitness. A recent study indicates that physical activity not only improves mood but also... Read more »
A growing number of young people use photography to document their lives, but new research suggests it may offer more than just a creative outlet. A recent study found that taking and... Read more »
I once had a genuinely brilliant colleague, a professional with impressive credentials. Working with them, however, was exhausting. Their need for constant validation, unwillingness to accept feedback, and constant deflecting of blame... Read more »
Wondering where you stand in a relationship can be emotionally draining. Many people experience uncertainty about how their partner truly feels—and now, new research suggests that simply perceiving a partner’s emotional ambivalence... Read more »
The negative effects of workplace stress, overwork, and burnout are widely recognized by healthcare professionals, employers, and workers worldwide. Decades of research acknowledge both the need for and many benefits of creating... Read more »