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3 Ways to Build an Organizational Culture That Supports Mental Heal
This article was originally published in Harvard Business Review. Employers and managers are increasingly focused on the mental health needs of their workers, and for good reason. In the last decade in the U.S., there has been a consistent increase...
Activist Therapists are Driving People Away from Psychotherapy
This article was originally published in NorthJersey.com Therapy is becoming politicized in ways that deviate from its foundations and turn people away from its unique benefits. One need only watch popular shows such as "Ted Lasso" or "The Shrink Next Door" to see...
The Costs of Declining Fertility Go Beyond Economics
This article was originally published in The Hill. The fertility decline in the U.S. and around the world has prompted growing concern. Much of the focus has been on societal-level economic problems that could result from sub-replacement fertility. However, it...
Latest RESEARCH
Nostalgia in America
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Executive Summary
The term nostalgia was coined in 1688, but it has only been in the last quarter century that scholars have begun to systematically study this phenomenon and how the human tendency to longingly reflect on past experiences influences psychological functioning.
The Science of Hope
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Executive Summary
WHAT IS HOPE?
When people are going through tough times, they will often say, “I hope things get better soon.” People may also feel hopeful when they are dreaming about a positive future.
Millennials Lead American Optimism For the Future
This article was originally published in the Harris Poll. With the latest advances in generative AI and large language models, virtual reality, robotics, and more, the role technology plays in modern life is rapidly evolving and expanding. The Harris Poll recently...

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