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The pain of prolonged grief disorder

Alison McCook — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:28 GMT

Psychologists are beginning to understand that for some people, intense and sustained feelings of loss are symptoms of a serious condition — one that can last for years and erode wellbeing

Pandemic psychology: Nothing new under the Sun

Steven Taylor — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:08 GMT

OPINION: Our behavior during Covid-19 echoes that of individuals, societies and governments during past plagues. We can and should do better.

How to short-circuit short-term thinking

Paul Van Lange and David Rand — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:31 GMT

OPINION: Human behavior is fueling major social dilemmas — from climate change to the Covid pandemic to the spread of misinformation. But that means it’s also the solution, if only we can harness psychology for the common good.

The science of habits

Stephanie Parker — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:15 GMT

If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips

A year of missing tests

Amber Dance — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:13 GMT

Standardized tests for K-12 students were largely dropped during Covid, leaving a gaping hole in our understanding of students’ progress.

Pencils down: The year pre-college tests went away

Amber Dance — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:13 GMT

Many colleges and universities stopped requiring the SAT and ACT during Covid. Will they go back to testing in the future? Select: (a) Yes (b) No (c) Depends (d) Not enough information.

Let’s put community health workers to work

Miya Barnett — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:08 GMT

OPINION: Covid laid bare the scope of health disparities in the US and around the world. Research shows that trained lay people may be the best way to bring evidence-based care to those who need it most.

The promise and perils of life lived online

Nicola Jones — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:09 GMT

The pandemic has immersed us faster and deeper in immersive communication technologies. It’s a disrupted, confusing, sometimes exhausting world — but shifting both the tech and our expectations might make it a better one.

Ah, wilderness! Is nature the tonic we’ve needed for pandemic malaise?

Chris Baraniuk — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:21 GMT

As Covid-19 descended across the world, people sought refuge in gardens, parks and the woods. But it’s hard to measure how being in nature affects our well-being — and how we can best reap its rewards.

Yes, all this screen time is hurting your eyes

Zhong-Lin Lu — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:09 GMT

OPINION: A neuroscientist says that he’s particularly worried about kids, who may have spent much of last year learning online. Some easy hacks can help.

How to convince people to accept a Covid-19 vaccine

John H. Tibbetts — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:31 GMT

Hesitancy rates are falling but they’re still sizable, especially among certain groups. Easy access and trusted community messengers are keys to moving the needle.

Pandemic behavior: 4 takeaways, 2 experts and 1 big opportunity

Evan Nesterak of Behavioral Scientist — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:04 GMT

OPINION: So many things about this global health crisis come down to people’s small, day-to-day actions. What have we learned so far?

Kids of the Covid generation: The road ahead

Amber Dance — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:03 GMT

What will become of children growing up during the pandemic? There’s reason for concern, but the research on resilience is reassuring. A developmental psychologist explains what adults can do to protect youngsters from long-term harm.

The enduring allure of conspiracies

Greg Miller — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:14 GMT

Conspiracy theories seem to meet psychological needs and can be almost impossible to eradicate. One remedy: Keep them from taking root in the first place.

How researchers are making do in the time of Covid

Anil Ananthaswamy — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 00:00:02 GMT

The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered labs and sidelined scientists all over the world. Here’s a look at how some of them have coped.

Covid stole my Dad’s final months

Alison McCook — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:09 GMT

OPINION: Because of the pandemic, I couldn’t visit him in his nursing home, and because of his dementia he couldn’t understand why. Mismanagement of this crisis has failed the elderly and caused incalculable hurt.

Speaking of pandemics: The art and science of risk communication

Bob Holmes — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 00:00:09 GMT

Public health messages should be loud and clear, so that everyone listens and stays safe. But that’s easier said than done — especially with a case as complex as Covid-19.

How we make decisions during a pandemic

Katherine Harmon Courage — Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:26 GMT

From mask wearing to physical distancing, individuals wield a lot of power in how the coronavirus outbreak plays out. Behavioral experts reveal what might be prompting people to act — or not.

Keys to coping with lockdown

David Adam — Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:07 GMT

Studies on astronauts and Antarctic crews reveal how extreme confinement affects small groups. Scientists are racing to figure out isolation’s impact on the rest of us.