How Films Can Expand Our Circle of Empathy
A new study finds that after watching Just Mercy, people became more supportive of criminal justice reform.
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What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?
A new book looks at why so much homelessness exists in the U.S. and what we can do as a society to reclaim our humanity.
How Do We Foster Support for Queer Latinos?
Stigma from their families and society can hurt the mental health of LGBTQ+ Latinos. How do we promote more acceptance?
How Pacific Islanders View Therapy—and Why That Matters
Suicide rates are disproportionately high for people of Pacific Islander heritage. Why?
Should You Date Across Big Age Differences?
Vicki Larson shares how two age-gap affairs changed her life—and the science behind relationships between much older and younger people.
Where Trans Women Find Joy in Relationships
Trans joy and family bonds are big parts of the transgender experience that are lost amid media coverage and anti-trans legislation.
Latinos Need Therapists to Acknowledge Our Culture
Latino patients can get better mental health care if our beliefs, practices, identity, and cultural background are at the core of treatment.
How Do Psychedelics Work in the Brain?
A wave of researchers are investigating how psychedelics work, so they can develop safe and effective mental health treatments.