What Do Confederate Monuments Reveal About American Psychology?
The fear of death can cause us to cling to things that symbolize our worldview.
It’s Hard to Be an Empathy Scientist Today
Researcher Jamil Zaki is working to build kindness in a fractured world.
Is Funding Police the Best Way to Keep Everyone Safe?
The call to “defund the police” may make sense, according to research. But to understand why, we need to go beyond the slogan.
Five Ways to Encourage Safe Behavior During the Pandemic
Research provides some tips on how to get each other to wear masks, wash our hands, and keep distance.
Celebrating Juneteenth with Tools for Support, Understanding, and Solidarity
This Juneteenth, we're sharing resources that might move us all toward more fully claiming our humanity.
Episode 69: What’s Your “Why” in Life?
Adrian Michael Green asks big questions designed to help teens—and adults—find more meaning and purpose in their lives.
How to Overcome the Fear of Talking to Your Kids About Race
Psychologist Riana Elyse Anderson, Ph.D., offers three tips for talking to your kids about race.
Episode 68: From Othering to Belonging
We speak with john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, about racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of…
Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine
If you’re sheltering in place, be sure to check in with yourself.
Five Ways to Encourage Safe Behavior During the Pandemic
Research provides some tips on how to get each other to wear masks, wash our hands, and keep distance.
How Loneliness Hurts Us and What to Do About It
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s new book, Together, explores how to combat the problem of loneliness.
Greater Good’s Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus
Practices, resources, and articles for individuals, parents, educators, and health care professionals facing COVID-19.
How Can I Stay Positive for My Kids When I’m So Overwhelmed?
Even for a psychologist who studies how kids understand racism and violence, talking to her own children about it is difficult.
How I’m Finding Purpose and Connection in a Pandemic
The coronavirus crisis inspired one millennial to contribute to her communities—and she's not alone.
Episode 69: What’s Your “Why” in Life?
Adrian Michael Green asks big questions designed to help teens—and adults—find more meaning and purpose in their lives.
How to Help Teens Handle the Loss of Proms and Graduations
Losing these ceremonies is a big deal. We need to help them grieve.