Patient Revolution

Disaster Psychology

Ukrainian Medics Are Remaking Medicine in Extreme Areas

Ryan Prior on March 26, 2026

The war has forced Ukraine's combat medics to find new ways to deliver healthcare in extreme situations. Their methods may prove useful in myriad situations globally.

The war has forced Ukraine's combat medics to find new ways to deliver healthcare in extreme situations. Their methods may prove useful in myriad situations globally.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Ukraine's Other Battle: Healing the Invisible Wounds of War

Ryan Prior on March 18, 2026

Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine faces a growing mental health crisis. Some with severe PTSD are healing with experimental psychedelic treatments.

Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, Ukraine faces a growing mental health crisis. Some with severe PTSD are healing with experimental psychedelic treatments.

Media

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Ryan Prior on February 2, 2026

In "News Without a Newsroom," documentary filmmaker Oana Martisca chronicles how technology is changing the news industry, altering our brain patterns, and threatening democracy.

In "News Without a Newsroom," documentary filmmaker Oana Martisca chronicles how technology is changing the news industry, altering our brain patterns, and threatening democracy.

Resilience

7 Lessons on Resilience, From Reporting in a War Zone

Ryan Prior on November 5, 2025

Personal Perspective: I learned lessons in a war zone about purpose, anxiety, and preparation that we can all apply to sharpen our lives back home.

Personal Perspective: I learned lessons in a war zone about purpose, anxiety, and preparation that we can all apply to sharpen our lives back home.

Trauma

Reimagining Mental Health Care on the Frontlines of War

Ryan Prior on November 2, 2025

Activists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih are building a new type of veteran rehab center. They hope their model can scale to other cities or wars.

Activists in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih are building a new type of veteran rehab center. They hope their model can scale to other cities or wars.

Trauma

A Harvard Graduate Aims to Transform Ukrainian Mental Health

Ryan Prior on October 29, 2025

Therapist Nathalie Timtchenko rallied more than 1,000 therapists around the world to create First Aid of the Soul, offering free psychological support to Ukrainians during the war.

Therapist Nathalie Timtchenko rallied more than 1,000 therapists around the world to create First Aid of the Soul, offering free psychological support to Ukrainians during the war.

Resilience

After Tragedy, Bucha Pioneers Ukrainian Mental Health Model

Ryan Prior on October 28, 2025

Hundreds of residents of Bucha were killed during Russia war crimes in 2022. The town is pioneering a Resilience Center approach that may be a model for war-ravaged communities.

Hundreds of residents of Bucha were killed during Russia war crimes in 2022. The town is pioneering a Resilience Center approach that may be a model for war-ravaged communities.

Resilience

Battling Burnout at Ukraine’s Fastest-Growing News Outlet

Ryan Prior on October 19, 2025

As they cover Russia's full-scale invasion, reporters at Kyiv's fastest-growing English-language news outlet have implemented protocols to help fight burnout and foster resilience.

As they cover Russia's full-scale invasion, reporters at Kyiv's fastest-growing English-language news outlet have implemented protocols to help fight burnout and foster resilience.

Decision-Making

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Help Save US Democracy

Ryan Prior on September 24, 2025

Can we influence voting behavior through such reforms? Veterans for All Voters is a group campaigning nationwide for non-partisan reforms that can rescue U.S. democracy.

Can we influence voting behavior through such reforms? Veterans for All Voters is a group campaigning nationwide for non-partisan reforms that can rescue U.S. democracy.

Politics

A Governor’s Empathetic Response to Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Ryan Prior on September 23, 2025

During a press conference following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox used an empathetic leadership style to convene a critical dialogue.

During a press conference following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox used an empathetic leadership style to convene a critical dialogue.

Artificial Intelligence

How AI Could Rob Authoritarians of Their Power

Ryan Prior on May 5, 2025

Artificial intelligence can improve many areas of human life, from health to energy. At least one leading AI company hopes it can bolster democracy.

Artificial intelligence can improve many areas of human life, from health to energy. At least one leading AI company hopes it can bolster democracy.

Education

The Special Ed Pioneer Who Still Haunts Psychology

Ryan Prior on April 7, 2025

Harvard professor Alex Green's book "A Perfect Turmoil" profiles Walter Fernald, a 20th-century psychiatrist and educator who influenced the development of special education.

Harvard professor Alex Green's book "A Perfect Turmoil" profiles Walter Fernald, a 20th-century psychiatrist and educator who influenced the development of special education.

Social Media

Taxing Social Media Ads Might Help Us Get Our Attention Back

Ryan Prior on March 12, 2025

Two MIT economists argue that a tax on digital advertising revenues could limit social media companies incentives to addict us to scrolling.

Two MIT economists argue that a tax on digital advertising revenues could limit social media companies incentives to addict us to scrolling.

Health

How You Can Hack Your Own Healthcare and Upgrade Your Life

Ryan Prior on February 14, 2024

In her book "Rebel Health," former Obama administration health official Susannah Fox crafts a history of patient-led health innovation and offers a playbook for disease groups.

In her book "Rebel Health," former Obama administration health official Susannah Fox crafts a history of patient-led health innovation and offers a playbook for disease groups.

Empathy

How Shifting Perspectives Can Solve Homelessness in America

Ryan Prior on November 8, 2023

Social entrepreneur Kevin Adler founded the non-profit Miracle Messages, to help solve homelessness by rebuilding connections with lost loved ones.

Social entrepreneur Kevin Adler founded the non-profit Miracle Messages, to help solve homelessness by rebuilding connections with lost loved ones.

Media

Tackling ALS Like a Presidential Campaign

Ryan Prior on October 12, 2023

Part 2: Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya are applying strategies they learned from the Obama campaign and Capitol Hill to revolutionize ALS research and treatments.

Part 2: Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya are applying strategies they learned from the Obama campaign and Capitol Hill to revolutionize ALS research and treatments.

Media

How Taking the Long View Matters for Humanity’s Survival

Ryan Prior on September 15, 2023

BBC journalist Richard Fisher argues in his book, "The Long View," that long-term thinking improves decision-making in politics and business, while also helping to enjoy the present.

BBC journalist Richard Fisher argues in his book, "The Long View," that long-term thinking improves decision-making in politics and business, while also helping to enjoy the present.

Media

How Social Media Creators Are Writing Our Future

Ryan Prior on September 14, 2023

Washington Post tech columnist Taylor Lorenz offers a social history of two decades of the internet in her new book, "Extremely Online."

Washington Post tech columnist Taylor Lorenz offers a social history of two decades of the internet in her new book, "Extremely Online."

Media

Tackling ALS Like a Presidential Campaign

Ryan Prior on August 10, 2023

A documentary film director tells the story of how ALS campaigners Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya are changing the face of patient advocacy for all diseases.

A documentary film director tells the story of how ALS campaigners Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya are changing the face of patient advocacy for all diseases.

Resilience

How Writing Helps Us Build a Life

Ryan Prior on July 31, 2023

Emi Nietfeld grew up in foster care, at times experiencing homelessness. Writing became a tool for staying alive. Her memoir charts her journey to Harvard.

Emi Nietfeld grew up in foster care, at times experiencing homelessness. Writing became a tool for staying alive. Her memoir charts her journey to Harvard.