We all think we know what will make us happy: more money. A better job. Love. But psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky says happiness doesn’t necessarily work like that. This week, we explore why happiness often slips through our fingers, and how to savor — and stretch out — our joys. … More
Research highlights from APS journals, including work on mirror neurons, social connection, and substance use. More
An 11-year-old patient of mine changed abruptly from an outgoing, confident boy to an anxious, fearful one after his father developed COVID-19. He now wakes in the middle of the night crying and follows his mother around the house all day. A Catholic priest, who contracted COVID-19 during the first More
Researchers gauged the reactions of a group of dogs when their owners appeared to shower attention on a perceived rival. More
Older adults continue to report higher wellbeing despite the heightened risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic. More
This PhD student studying educational psychology cofounded and runs an international nonprofit that works to enhance the educational outcomes of adolescent girls in India who may be prone to early marriage. More
