Reverse Causation

The web of relationships between mind, behavior, and health

Drew M. Altschul Ph.D.

What Are Cognitive Functions?

Health psychologists often refer to "cognitive functions." But what exactly are the individual functions and why might they matter?

Our major findings on loneliness in middle and older aged people.

What Puts People at Higher Risk for Loneliness

We face a compound challenge in looking after older people, who are most at risk for both loneliness and COVID-19.

Answering Mental Health Questions When Experiments Are Impossible

To prevent mental illness and cognitive decline, we need to figure out the causes. That usually means doing an experiment. What happens when an experiment can't be done?