How the “Strong Black Woman” Identity Both Helps and Hurts
Being a "superwoman" could help African American women cope with racial discrimination—but it may have some drawbacks.
Episode 54: How to Be Less Hard on Yourself
Do you beat yourself up over every mistake? A high school senior tries to be kinder to himself during an especially stressful time.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2019
This December, find calm and resilience.
Dear Christine: Why Can’t I Sleep?
A college student is sleeping badly. Can Christine Carter help?
Episode 53: Can You Find Wonder in the Ordinary?
When was the last time you felt connected to something bigger than yourself? Award-winning cellist Yumi Kendall looks, and listens, for…
How Deep Sleep Can Soothe Your Anxious Brain
A good night's sleep can help reduce anxiety, a new neuroscience study suggests.
Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times
A sense of calm offers us strength and resilience amid the chaos of life.
Episode 52: How To Get Your Priorities Straight
It's easy to lose sight of what matters most. Our guest finds a way to reconnect with her values during stressful times.
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2019
This November, find the bright side and mediate on gratitude
What Focusing on the Breath Does to Your Brain
Different breathing patterns activate our brain networks related to mood, attention, and body awareness, a new study suggests.
What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness.
How Deep Sleep Can Soothe Your Anxious Brain
A good night's sleep can help reduce anxiety, a new neuroscience study suggests.
Can a Psychedelic Experience Improve Your Life?
Evidence is mounting that psychedelic-assisted therapies can improve well-being, in ways that are similar to mindfulness practices.
Our Favorite Books of 2019
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
What Awe Looks Like in the Brain
A new study sheds light on how our brains respond to awe-inspiring nature.
Your Happiness Calendar for December 2019
This December, find calm and resilience.