The Clarity

Social Media

Should You Vent Through Emotional Selfies on Social Media?

Tara Well Ph.D. on November 13, 2024

How posting emotional selfies can backfire, making you feel worse.

Body Image

The Teen Skincare Craze and Its Impact on Mental Health

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 30, 2024

What’s driving the teen skincare phenomenon, and how does it affect their mental health and self-image?

Leadership

The Double-Edged Sword of Self-Awareness in Leadership

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 29, 2024

Can you be too self-aware? To be an effective leader, it's important to get the balance right.

Emotional Intelligence

What Is Emotional Savvy?

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 24, 2024

Emotional intelligence can be strengthened with practice. Try these strategies for improving your ability to read, respond to, and regulate emotions.

Creativity

The Power of Ambiguity

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 28, 2024

Ambiguity can be a source of confusion, but holds immense potential to enhance our cognitive abilities, creativity, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

Consumer Behavior

How Does That Look? The Allure of Virtual Try-Ons

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 26, 2024

Beyond the convenience and novelty, the digital transformation of a virtual try-on is irresistible.

Microbiome

Can Skin Products Improve Your Mental Health?

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 19, 2024

Research explores how our gut microbiome, our skin health, and our mental health are interconnected.

Body Image

Should Patients With Body Dysmorphia Have Cosmetic Surgery?

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 27, 2024

Patients with body dysmorphia often harbor unrealistic expectations about cosmetic procedures.

Body Image

Beauty Filters as a Gateway to Cosmetic Procedures

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 26, 2024

The link between beauty filters, cosmetic procedures, and mental health is complex.

Aging

Older Women See Themselves More Positively Than the Media Does

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 25, 2024

Media images impact women differently depending on their age.

Emotions

How to Take Small Talk Deeper

Tara Well Ph.D. on December 29, 2023

Small talk can be seen as a barrier to establishing genuine connections—but it needn't be.

Teamwork

Finding the Truth in Gossip

Tara Well Ph.D. on December 20, 2023

Discover the secrets to leveraging gossip to your advantage.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Transforming Negative Beliefs With Mental Health Apps

Tara Well Ph.D. on November 1, 2023

Should you try a mental health app? Here are some unexpected benefits.

Cognition

How to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills

Tara Well Ph.D. on September 29, 2023

Want to improve your critical thinking skills? Apply these approaches.

Media

Barbie: A Complex and Evolving Icon

Tara Well Ph.D. on July 26, 2023

A Personal Perspective: The role of motherhood is an important topic in the new film Barbie.

Loneliness

How to Get the Most Out of Alone Time

Tara Well Ph.D. on July 21, 2023

These keys can help you to embrace solitude and alleviate loneliness.

Growth Mindset

The Decline of Critical Thinking Skills

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 30, 2023

Thinking deeply is not easy in a world of distractions. Here are seven tips to get back on track.

Loneliness

How a Sense of Purpose Defends Against Loneliness

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 28, 2023

Discovering meaning leads to finding social connections.

Artificial Intelligence

How Is AI Changing Our Ideas About Beauty?

Tara Well Ph.D. on June 19, 2023

Here are some tips for keeping it real.

Anxiety

The Secret to Solving Problems When You’re Anxious

Tara Well Ph.D. on March 29, 2023

Do you feel anxious when problems arise? Here's a better way to manage your reaction and find the solution.