Psychology
Peace Is More Than War’s Absence, and New Research Explains How to Build It
A new project measures ways to promote positive social relations among groups
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Psychology
‘Constructive Arguing’ Can Help Keep the Peace at Your Thanksgiving Table
People with different perspectives don’t have to butt heads
Psychology
Many Neuroscience Conferences Still Have No Black Speakers
The 2020 protests made only small differences in the number of presenters
Psychology
A Change to the Sound of the Voice Can Change Your Very Self-Identity
A French physician explains what happened to some of his patients
Psychology
Listening to a Story Helps Hospitalized Kids Heal
Story time reduced pain and stress
Psychology
Social Capital in Black Communities Is Often Overlooked
Altruism, spirituality and civic engagement are keys to resilience
Medicine
A Strategy for Rescheduling Psilocybin
There are three legal pathways to deregulating the drug under the Controlled Substances Act
Psychology
Making Eye Contact Signals a New Turn in a Conversation
Neuroscientists have uncovered an intriguing subtlety in how we communicate—that is, when we’re not on Zoom
Psychology
Sometimes Mindlessness Is Better Than Mindfulness
In some situations, don’t pay so much attention
Policy
Why Bad Science Is Sometimes More Appealing Than Good Science
Researchers cite studies that can’t be replicated weirdly often
Mental Health
Critical Care Doctors Are in Crisis
Who’s caring for the ICU physicians?
Behavior
The Olympics without Fans Is Harming Athletes’ Performance
Simone Biles drops out of an event, citing the lack of an audience
Mental Health
Psychiatry Needs to Get Right with God
By not making more of an effort to incorporate spirituality in treatment, we are doing a disservice to patients
Public Health
COVID, Quickly, Episode 7: The Coming Pandemic Grief Wave, and Mask Whiplash
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series: COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American ’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between...
Mental Health
COVID Has Put the World at Risk of Prolonged Grief Disorder
COVID deaths are leaving millions bereaved. For some, the intense grief never recedes, making daily life almost impossible
Medicine
MDMA Shows New Promise for Trauma, but the Drug Alone Is Not a Cure
The illegal substance—paired with intensive therapy and hard work—dramatically improves PTSD symptoms
Behavior
Adolescent Brains Are Wired to Want Status and Respect: That’s an Opportunity for Teachers and Parents
Advances in neuroscience and psychology could lead to real-world benefits in education and mental health
Behavior
‘Cave Syndrome’ Keeps the Vaccinated in Social Isolation
After a year away from friends and co-workers, people sometimes struggle to resume their public routines
Climate Change
Therapists Are Reckoning with Eco-anxiety
With no training, counselors feel unequipped to handle the growing number of people anxious about the climate emergency
Behavior
Students Who Gesture during Learning ‘Grasp’ Concepts Better
Hand movement appears to help in teaching about statistical models
