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The power of forgiving those who’ve hurt you, with Robert Enright, PhD
Jul 12, 2023When someone hurts you, it can feel justifiable or even satisfying to nurse a grudge. But psychologists have found that forgiveness, when done right, can lead to better mental, emotional and even phys...
How studying human cognition can help us make better AI systems, with Tom Griffiths, PhD
Jul 05, 2023From ChatGPT to self-driving cars, AI is everywhere these days – but its rollout hasn’t always been entirely smooth. Tom Griffiths, PhD, a professor of psychology and computer science at Princeton Uni...
Are you angry at God? How spirituality and spiritual struggle affect us, with Julie Exline, PhD
Jun 28, 2023Religion and spirituality can be a source of comfort and strength but can also cause stress and conflict in people’s lives, when for example they wonder why God has allowed something terrible to happe...
Why you should take a vacation – and how to get the most out of it, with Jessica de Bloom, PhD, and Sarah Pressman, PhD
Jun 21, 2023Whether your idea of the perfect vacation involves the beach, exploring a city or just relaxing at home, you probably look forward to your time off all year. Sarah Pressman, PhD, of the University of ...
How to get unstuck, with Adam Alter, PhD
Jun 14, 2023Everyone gets stuck sometimes: in a creative pursuit that stalls, in a job or a relationship that isn’t working out, or even just at an exercise plateau. NYU psychologist Adam Alter, PhD, author of “A...
Digital therapeutics and mental health apps, with Vaile Wright, PhD
Jun 07, 2023As the U.S. struggles with a shortage of mental health providers, advocates say that digital therapeutics – evidence-based mental health treatments delivered via app -- could provide an important tool...
Crowds, obedience and the psychology of group behavior, with Stephen Reicher, PhD
May 31, 2023What happens when people gather in crowds – whether for political rallies, protests, football games or religious pilgrimages? Stephen Reicher, PhD, of St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, discusses wh...
Medical Deception: Understanding Munchausen Syndrome/Factitious Disorder, with Marc Feldman, MD, and Janet Cahill, PhD
May 24, 2023Factitious disorder, more commonly known as Munchausen syndrome, is a mental health disorder in which people fake serious illness to gain sympathy, attention and support. A related disorder, Munchause...
How parents and their adult children can build strong relationships, with Laurence Steinberg, PhD
May 17, 2023The lives of young adults look far different than they did a generation ago: The average age at which people marry and have children is higher than ever, and rising housing costs mean more young adult...
How social media affects teens’ mental health, with Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
May 10, 2023Congress and state legislators are considering laws to restrict teen social media use, and school districts are suing social media companies for harming kids’ mental health. Are parents and policy mak...