Languishing: When You're Not Depressed, But Feel, "Meh" about Life
Languishing refers to a feeling of emptiness and lack of purpose. We explore how the pandemic may have triggered this mental state.
How Depression Leads to Premature Aging and Age-Related Diseases
A recent study uses "GrimAge" to measure how depression affects cellular aging, which may help explain why depression is associated with age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease .
The Modern Origins of Mother's Day and Why It's Founder Eventually Renounced this Popular Celebration
The founder of the modern day Mother's Day as we know it ended up renouncing the celebratory day she created. Here's her story.
How Yoga Helps with Depression and Anxiety
A dosage study on the effects of yoga on clinical depression, anxiety, and overall mental health. The path to yoga as a form of therapy.
Happiest Cities in America 2021
Using data on overall wellbeing, income, employment, and environment, Wallethub compiled a list of the happiest cities in America.
Our Emotions and Social Media: When Poorly Worded Tweets Sabotage Good Deeds
Burger King's "women belong in the kitchen" tweet got us talking about sexist tropes, but not the company's intentions to help women.
Self-Care and Work-Life Harmony: Simple Habits from Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
We compiled Jeff Bezos' self-care and productivity habits, so we can learn from his routines and philosophy.
Emotional Eating and the Current Pandemic: Genetics and Environment
A recent study on how stress and the pandemic affect emotional eating shows who and why people practice emotional eating.
What Does It Mean to Be Kind? The Research and Daily Life
How do researchers define kindness, the health benefits asociated with it, and how does this apply to real world challenges.
Embracing the Paradox Mindset: How We Can Cultivate Problem Solving Skills and Creativity When Faced with Paradoxes
What is the paradox mindset and how to use this technique to trigger creativity and problem solving skills in life and at work.
On the Growing Popularity of Astrology as a Wellness Routine in Times of Uncertainty
How astrology can provide mental solace and clarity during turbulent times, and the drawbacks on relying on mysticism for life answers.
What Color is Your Joy? The Science and Culture of the Psychology of Color
Understanding the role of science and culture in the way color psychology associates color with emotions and mood.
Why Is the World Full of Hate? This Netflix Documentary Provides an Answer as to Why and What We Can Do About It
How the business of vying for our time and attention has led to social unrest. Exploring Netflix's documentary: Social Dilemma.
What I Got Wrong About Journaling and the Four Changes that Made Me Consistently Write in My Journal
Journaling ideas that will help with consistency and will transform the act of journaling into a meditative process.
Michelle Obama Admits that She’s Suffering from Low-Grade Depression: What Does That Mean?
What is low-grade depression and how does Michelle Obama mange her feelings as she admits suffering from low-grade depression.
A Guide to Your Screentime Relationship: We Breakdown the Research on How to Best Take Control of Your Devices
A breakdown of the research on screentime and mental health.
Grandmas on the Frontline of Beating Depression: From Zimbabwe to NYC
Pioneered by Dr. Chibanda, The Friendship Bench is a community-based mental health program that combines evidence-based therapy with local culture.
Balancing Pride with Humility
We explore the research on humiity and pride and explain how a combination of the two can lead to your best self.
How Much Money Do You Need to Be Happy?
Researchers from Princeton explain ways we can measure happiness and if money can truly make us live a happier life.
Feeling Unmotivated While In Quarantine? This WWII Story Will Inspire You
If you feel helpless or unmotivated while staying at home, here's an inspiring story of a man who made good use of his time.