Help NIH Survey Accomplishments of Health-Related Behavioral Science Research: Comment by July 31

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Help NIH Survey Accomplishments of Health-Related Behavioral Science Research: Comment by July 31

The National Institutes of Health Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research is cultivating a list of public health and healthcare accomplishments made possible by behavioral and social sciences research and wants your help as it puts the list together. Psychological scientists can submit what they view as accomplishments of the field and comment and vote on existing submissions. The deadline for submitting a comment is July 31, 2019. More

How Psychological Science is Benefiting the World: A Special Issue of Perspectives

Perspectives on Psychological Science highlights the many ways that psychology research is helping to cultivate a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world. More

We Just ‘Fell Back’ An Hour. Here Are Tips To Stay Healthy During Dark Days Ahead

When it comes to turning back the clocks on our devices, technology has us covered. Our smartphones automatically adjust. But our internal clocks aren’t as easy to re-program. And this means that the time shift in the fall and again in the spring can influence our health in unexpected ways. More

Why You Should Write More Thank You Notes

Research has shown time and time again that being grateful is good for your health, mood and general well-being. In fact, it’s one of the easiest things you can do to increase your mental health. But if you can’t remember the last time you sent a real thank-you note, a More

Scientists Turn to Machine Learning to Save Lives

Clinical researchers and other scientists investigate computer algorithms that could lead to reliable measures of suicide risk. More

How Behavioral Science Can Help World Leaders Reach Vaccination Goals

It’s World Immunization Week. The new issue of Psychological Science in the Public Interest details the behavioral strategies that scientists have tested to increase vaccination rates across the globe. More

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