Can a Break From Social Media Improve Mental Health?
Source: Yurii Maslak/Shutterstock My friend Alli, a woman in her 20s, described an interesting emotional arc to her Instagram use. As she scrolled, she found some of the posts inspiring,…
Caffeine’s Double-Edged Sword: Boosting Energy or Risking Health?
Summary: The caffeinated beverage industry continues to thrive, with the coffee sector alone generating significant economic activity. Yet, despite its popularity for boosting alertness and physical performance, caffeine, a powerful…
Steering global leadership
The emphasis psychologists place on understanding the common humanity of people from all backgrounds also lays the foundation for a unique yet effective approach to leadership. At Amnesty International Morocco,…
Mental Health Lessons From Olympians
Source: Alex Wolf/Pexels Our quadrennial obsession with the summer Olympics is upon us. Even with viewership down for the Covid-delayed Tokyo games, about 10 million tuned in each night to…
A look at cardiac psychology
Margery Quackenbush was attending a board meeting of the nonprofit where she served as executive director when she felt a sharp, stabbing pain in her chest. As the organization’s president…
The Role of Meaning and Motivation in Health Psychology
Dr. Kevin Masters, a distinguished Clinical Health Psychology Professor at the University of Colorado, has dedicated his career to understanding the intricate relationship between psychology and cardiovascular health. His journey…