Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Mental Health
05/04/2022
Speaking of Psychology: Is technology killing empathy? With Sherry Turkle, PhD
Over the past couple of decades, our devices have become our constant companions.
05/05/2022
Ben Franklin’s Radical Theory of Happiness
Ken Burns grades the Founding Father’s pursuit of a good life.
04/21/2022
10 Practical Ways to Improve Happiness
Here’s some very bad happiness advice based on very solid happiness research: Feel important. Be happily married. Be Danish.
04/07/2022
A Gentler, Better Way to Change Minds
Stop wielding your values as a weapon and start offering them as a gift.
03/22/2022
Opinion: Doomscrolling Has Ruined Our Sense of Time
First Covid and now the war in Ukraine have changed our worldview and shortened our patience.
03/17/2022
Trolls Aren’t Like the Rest of Us
Online jerks and offline jerks are largely one and the same. Here’s how to keep them from affecting your happiness.
02/15/2022
Denver council approves $1.4 million to expand STAR program
Denver City Council has unanimously approved $1.4 million to expand the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program, which dispatches licensed mental health professionals instead of police for certain 911 calls.
03/10/2022
Find More Ways to Be an Outsider
Doing so may feel painful, but it’s one of the best investments you will ever make.
03/08/2022
Cycling Away Elderly Loneliness
With manpower from volunteer locals and funds from the Scottish government, Cycling Without Age Scotland is one project fortifying the mental health of those at high risk of loneliness: elder care residents.
02/15/2022
Denver council approves $1.4 million to expand STAR program
STAR currently has three vans operating citywide. With this new funding, they hope to increase the number to six vans and 10 teams.
02/17/2022
The Seven Habits That Lead to Happiness in Old Age
Your well-being is like a retirement account: The sooner you invest, the greater your returns will be.
02/17/2022