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“Trauma experienced during childhood is associated with a substantially higher risk of developing overlapping physical and mental illnesses in later life.” Read more: psypost.org/childhood-trau…

Emotional flooding describes a state of “nervous-system overwhelm” that makes it difficult to think clearly, process information, or communicate effectively. Read more here: time.com/article/2026/0…

“Attachment theory lays out how emotionally safe or unsafe you feel in relationships, how sensitive you are to potential signals of unsafety, and how you handle those signals.” Read about how to develop a secure attachment: cnn.com/2026/04/16/hea…

Is our attention span really shrinking? Read more to find out what the latest research shows: scientificamerican.com/article/are-at…

Becoming a better listener starts with one simple question: What am I listening for right now? Discover practical strategies to sharpen your listening and strengthen every conversation: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/w…

A large study tracking 11,000+ people aged 50–99 found that a positive attitude toward ageing can meaningfully impact your physical and cognitive health. Read more: theguardian.com/science/2026/m…

Toddlers who engage more in pretend play tend to have fewer emotional and behavioral problems by grade school, suggesting imaginative play may support healthy mental development. Read more: usnews.com/news/health-ne…

Check out this recently published article from the New York Times on food noise and GLP-1 use. nytimes.com/2026/04/27/hea…

“...half or more adults said they felt isolated (54%), left out (50%) or lacking companionship (50%) often or some of the time”. Read more here about the loneliness epidemic here: apa.org/news/press/rel…

Lewis Raven Wallace, author of “Radical Unlearning: the Art and Science of Creating Change from Within,” talks about unlearning harmful patterns and healing through love and community in a world of polarization. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/t…

A review of 153 studies on stress and child development found a declining trend in emotional support and resources available for parents. Dr. Nicki Bush from UCSF shares the possible effects on children and strategies to cope with stress as a family. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/h…

This year's World Happiness Report described today’s youth as more empathetic, inclusive, and less narcissistic than past generations; however, the report flags a decline in well-being, possibly due to social media use. Read more below: scientificamerican.com/article/the-wo…

Deciding whether to end a relationship with a family member is an important question that deserves careful consideration. Before deciding, consider these nine questions from therapist Joshua Coleman. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/…

Professor Luliana Hartescu provides a rich overview of research that has revolutionized insomnia treatments in the last 20 years. Read more below: theconversation.com/how-scientists…

According to researchers at Harvard and Stanford, forgiveness might be more than a moral ideal. In fact, a consistent practice of forgiveness for ordinary transgressions is linked to higher overall well-being. Read more below: washingtonpost.com/health/2026/04…

Author Nadine Levy asks: “What if I was told the rest of my life would be completely ordinary? ” While the world leverages things like automating the mundane and the narrative of exceptionalism, Levy invites us to lean into enjoying the small moments. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Eranda Jayawickreme, a Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University originally from Sri Lanka, explains pluralism, differentiating tolerance from acceptance, and how to overcome extreme polarization. theconversation.com/growing-up-dur…

Grief has been studied for over fifty years, but this universal experience is far from defined. From the Kübler-Ross to the Dual Process Models, this article provides an overview of grief and practical coping strategies for daily life. health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/…

Have you ever ranted to an AI chatbot, asked for its opinion, and been flattered by its response? Chances are you’ve witnessed sycophancy—a behavior that is overly agreeable in conversation. Learn more about the effects below. apnews.com/article/ai-syc…

Does cynicism protect people from deception and pain? New research suggests that it doesn’t—instead, it inhibits cynics’ social lives. But how can we stay optimistic and avoid gullibility? Read more below: bbc.com/future/article…