Crisis on Earth

Happiness

Do We Need Economic Growth to Be Happy? 

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on August 30, 2021

How much does income matter to achieve happiness? Not as much as one might think.

How much does income matter to achieve happiness? Not as much as one might think.

Health

Did Green Space Still Boost Mental Health During the Pandemic?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on July 5, 2021

Getting a mental health boost from being in nature became challenging during the pandemic lockdowns. For many, it is still difficult.

Getting a mental health boost from being in nature became challenging during the pandemic lockdowns. For many, it is still difficult.

CBD

CBD Oil and Pain Relief: Is It All in the Mind?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 29, 2021

Even when participants are told about the power of the placebo effect, they can still experience the placebo effect when experiencing experimentally-induced pain.

Even when participants are told about the power of the placebo effect, they can still experience the placebo effect when experiencing experimentally-induced pain.

Diet

We Had Joy, We Had Fun: We Really Feel Better in the Summer

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 24, 2021

You're not imagining it—you do feel great in summer. Take the opportunity to feel even better by modifying your lifestyle when your motivation is at its peak.

You're not imagining it—you do feel great in summer. Take the opportunity to feel even better by modifying your lifestyle when your motivation is at its peak.

Memory

Does COVID Anosmia Influence Our Emotions and Memory?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 16, 2021

Treating anosmia in COVID survivors provides an interesting opportunity to explore the links between our sense of smell and our memories and emotional life.

Treating anosmia in COVID survivors provides an interesting opportunity to explore the links between our sense of smell and our memories and emotional life.

Psychology

The Secret to Building International Alliances

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 11, 2021

With diplomacy ramping up once again in 2021, what do we know about the psychology of international relations?

With diplomacy ramping up once again in 2021, what do we know about the psychology of international relations?

Stress

Building Stress Resilience for a COVID World

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 7, 2021

Learning how to deal with stress and adverse events to build resilience is more important than ever. Technology can help us gain insight into where we can best focus our efforts. 

Learning how to deal with stress and adverse events to build resilience is more important than ever. Technology can help us gain insight into where we can best focus our efforts. 

Is the new case of H10N3 Bird Flu in a human something we should be concerned about?

Leadership

What Is a "HILF" and Why Do They Need to Be Taken Seriously?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 1, 2021

When high-impact low-probability events come to pass, they have the potential to completely up-end your life. How much attention should we be paying to them now, rather than later?

When high-impact low-probability events come to pass, they have the potential to completely up-end your life. How much attention should we be paying to them now, rather than later?

Sleep

"Coronasomnia" Continues even as the Pandemic Changes

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on May 24, 2021

Still having problems sleeping as we go through the pandemic? You're not alone: Coronasomnia is still a thing.

Still having problems sleeping as we go through the pandemic? You're not alone: Coronasomnia is still a thing.

Empathy

The Antidotes to Uncertainty: Structure and Empathy

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on May 16, 2021

When government advice changes during a crisis, it can be hard for people to adapt. This pandemic has been complicated: Many people are wary of change and may need support to do so.

When government advice changes during a crisis, it can be hard for people to adapt. This pandemic has been complicated: Many people are wary of change and may need support to do so.

Motivation

7 Strategies for Upping Your Physical Activity

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 29, 2021

Recent research reveals we need much more exercise to stay healthy than we thought. Here are some strategies to kickstart your level of physical activity.

Recent research reveals we need much more exercise to stay healthy than we thought. Here are some strategies to kickstart your level of physical activity.

Happiness

Is It Good to Put on a Brave Face?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 25, 2021

In times of uncertainty, many people feel like they need to put on a brave face, for their children or for others who care about them. Is this okay? Probably, but it is complex.

In times of uncertainty, many people feel like they need to put on a brave face, for their children or for others who care about them. Is this okay? Probably, but it is complex.

Anxiety

Why We Worry and 6 Ways to Deal With It

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 23, 2021

With so much change happening in every facet of life, it’s common to feel worried from time to time. But if it starts to get on top of you, it may help to get more control.

With so much change happening in every facet of life, it’s common to feel worried from time to time. But if it starts to get on top of you, it may help to get more control.

Stress

5 Daily Practices to Lose Your Pandemic Pounds

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 18, 2021

If you've found yourself gaining weight during the pandemic, stress may be the underlying cause. Here's how you can adjust.

If you've found yourself gaining weight during the pandemic, stress may be the underlying cause. Here's how you can adjust.

Decision-Making

What Can Help Us to Cope Better as the Pandemic Continues?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 12, 2021

As the pandemic continues leaving us with a deep sense of uncertainty about the future, what is the one ability that will help us most, but is difficult to access when stressed?

As the pandemic continues leaving us with a deep sense of uncertainty about the future, what is the one ability that will help us most, but is difficult to access when stressed?

Media

Do Americans Prefer Bad News?

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on April 9, 2021

Recent research indicates news coverage of the pandemic in the US has been negative compared with other countries. But we want more than just negativity. Be mindful of your news diet.

Recent research indicates news coverage of the pandemic in the US has been negative compared with other countries. But we want more than just negativity. Be mindful of your news diet.