It has been purported on numerous occasions that stress can have long term effects. Recently, this hypothesis has been compounded by the appearance of studies that have investigated the effects of sustained stress on the expression of genes. The field encompassing the interplay between genes and the external environment is known more generally as epigenetics. More simply, […]
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It is a generally accepted fact that self-control can allow people to achieve goals and better health. Beyond that, a recent study shows that having higher self-control is also associated with greater happiness and life satisfaction. Regulatory focus plays a role in this relationship. (Regulatory focus is defined as “the way people frame and direct […]
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The Start of a New Semester
As a new semester starts, so does the stress of the school year. Soon students will feel the full impact of their busy schedule and make efforts to keep on top of everything. It is important to remember that no one is alone in their anxiety for the coming school year. A 2011 survey of […]
Many people have told me that being in nature, experiencing it, and connecting with it brings them a sense of calmness, peace, and wholeness of being human. Even with our new technologies and our increasing ability to enhance or even substitute different aspects of human life, perhaps nothing can replace nature in positively affecting our […]
It is often mentioned that people are may be happier when they spend money (or provide resources) to others instead of simply benefiting themselves. So, how does your social tie with the person affect how much happiness and satisfaction you achieve from spending money on him/her? A study shows that spending money on a person […]
I was lucky enough to be able to speak with a local psychiatrist to discuss some of the foundational aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. It’s safe to say that there are plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding mental health, especially the treatment of mental illness. Below is the first installment of the […]