Revolutionary Thoughts

Stress

3 Keys to Workplace Wellness Based on Psychological Science

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on March 6, 2020

Changes in the 21st-century workplace are impacting the mental health of today's workforce, but what can we do about it? A few science-based strategies to address workplace stress.

Changes in the 21st-century workplace are impacting the mental health of today's workforce, but what can we do about it? A few science-based strategies to address workplace stress.

Trauma

Our Uncomfortable Relationship With a Connected History

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on February 20, 2018

During a month we reflect on the history of African Americans, how do we harness the difficult truths of America's past for healing? The psychology of connection may guide us.

During a month we reflect on the history of African Americans, how do we harness the difficult truths of America's past for healing? The psychology of connection may guide us.

Relationships

Men in Relationships: 3 Keys to Emotional Vulnerability

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on August 31, 2017

Are masculinity and emotional vulnerability compatible? Better yet, does this integration have utility for men in romantic relationships? Recent research suggests yes and yes.

Are masculinity and emotional vulnerability compatible? Better yet, does this integration have utility for men in romantic relationships? Recent research suggests yes and yes.

Bias

Scientists, Police, and the New Civil Rights Revolution

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on July 14, 2016

As the US desperately searches for answers to police-community tensions, do social scientists have an obligation to dive into the national conversation? History says yes.

As the US desperately searches for answers to police-community tensions, do social scientists have an obligation to dive into the national conversation? History says yes.

Anger

Manhood Through a Hostile Lens

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on February 18, 2016

Is our idea of manhood linked too strongly with seeing the world as hostile? Redefining masculinity may help reduce aggression among our kids and political leaders.

Is our idea of manhood linked too strongly with seeing the world as hostile? Redefining masculinity may help reduce aggression among our kids and political leaders.

Suicide

Which #BlackLivesMatter?

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on October 14, 2015

Does suicide forfeit a person’s right to be fully cherished and pain acknowledged? If a community deems suicide an act of weakness, are those beliefs the point of intervention? Let's talk suicide in the Black community.

Does suicide forfeit a person’s right to be fully cherished and pain acknowledged? If a community deems suicide an act of weakness, are those beliefs the point of intervention? Let's talk suicide in the Black community.

Stress

The Brief Wondrous Life of Teachers' Mental Health

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on September 9, 2015

The journey leading teachers to emotional burnout is multifaceted and influenced by both how teachers deal with stress and how stress shows up in the classroom. How can we better help our teachers help our kids?

The journey leading teachers to emotional burnout is multifaceted and influenced by both how teachers deal with stress and how stress shows up in the classroom. How can we better help our teachers help our kids?

Education

Mental Health 101

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on August 11, 2015

What if psychological principles guided the entire academic experience for college students? With ongoing mental health innovations, the possibilities are plentiful.

What if psychological principles guided the entire academic experience for college students? With ongoing mental health innovations, the possibilities are plentiful.

Trauma

Police Versus Community: Why All the Trauma?

Isaiah Pickens Ph.D. on May 19, 2015

The power of trauma is that it compels us to protect ourselves from threats both real and imagined. How do you help police and community members filter threats that deserve our attention from those that don't?

The power of trauma is that it compels us to protect ourselves from threats both real and imagined. How do you help police and community members filter threats that deserve our attention from those that don't?