February 1, 2019
by Tina Arnoldi
Overuse of smartphones and tablets is an issue for people all ages, including those still learning to read. Enter TechDen, a tool for parents of kids between the ages of 2 and 12.
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December 19, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Is the honeymoon period long over in your marriage? The University of California Berkeley may have some good news for you. They found that as married couples age, bickering is replaced with humour.
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In the past few years there has been a lot of attention paid to monuments and memorials that honor members of the Confederacy who fought in the Civil War.
The basic argument seems to be: A. We must honor our country’s history and maintain and preserve these remembrances of times past. B. The War was fought to ensure the continuance of slavery and, as such, was an abomination.
There are no easy answers, and, certainly, no consensus. Is it healthier to learn from the past, to acknowledge that “the past is prologue” (Shakespeare, The Tempest). Or, is it better to start anew and put the past away?
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Unfortunately, self-examination is painful. One is confronted with perceived deficiencies in a world that demands perfection. Those who ignore life’s grey areas cannot understand or embrace self-love and empowerment. The belief that a situation is all good or all bad builds a barrier that obstructs acceptance and understanding.
At first blush, it is tempting to project one’s feelings of deficiency onto an outside source — just like the ancient scapegoat.
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November 4, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
While conflicts can leave us feeling uneasy, they’re a part of life and necessary at times when our boundaries are being violated. So how can we go about engaging in conflicts in a way that doesn't compromise our mental and physical health? A new study recently published in the Public Library of Science seems to have found the answer.
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October 22, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Researchers from the UK have found terrorism hasn't been associated with an increase of PTSD in greater levels than would be expected of any traumatic event.
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September 10, 2018
by Elizabeth Pratt
Researchers at the University of California Berkeley have found why people hold on to their beliefs despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
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A new documentary premiered recently. “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” about the philosophy and achievements of Mr. (Fred) Rogers. The film has received rave reviews from both critics, and the public in general.
It is said that the reminder of a more gentle, accepting outlook on what life and behavior could be is an antidote to the deep recurring anger that has seemed to have taken over many everyday lives. Mr. Rogers’ message is, of course, “It’s you I like”. He proposed a world where individuals listen to, learn from and expand their horizons while airing their differences.
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March 24, 2018
by Tracey Block
Having a strong work ethic has long been considered a positive characteristic. Yet in recent years, much more is being published about the negative impacts to one’s health--specifically to one's mental health--as a result of too much work.
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February 13, 2018
by Tracey Block
Solitary confinement and mental wellness do not mix. In a groundbreaking move last month, Canada's Supreme Court ruled against the use of solitary confinement. And some states in the U.S. are also examining the negative effects to prisoners' mental health as a result of the practice and are making efforts to reduce inmates' increased levels of anxiety, depression and suicidal behaviors by reducing such isolation.
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