Scientist climate activism grew through belonging spaces and created hybrid scientist activist identities over time
An ethnographic study tracked how scientists entered climate activism, managed identity conflict, and sustained commitment. Scientists who joined climate activism did so through identity-aligned spaces that made participation feel legitimate and socially safe. Over time, activism reshaped their professional identity into hybrid scientist-activist identities, while commitment depended on collective efficacy, peer affirmation, and care practices […]
Hemodialysis patients had low quality of life, tied to education, insurance, smoking, and years on dialysis
A cross-sectional study in southern Iran links health-related quality of life to socioeconomic and lifestyle factors more than age or sex. People on maintenance hemodialysis reported markedly reduced health-related quality of life across multiple measures. Better education and supplemental insurance were linked to higher scores, while smoking, being divorced or widowed, being retired or disabled, […]
Breast cancer patients valued mental health care but avoided using it, shaped by stigma and access confusion
Interviews and expert consensus point to emotional “thresholds,” family influence, and better integration as levers for care. Women with breast cancer in this study saw professional psychological support as useful, yet many still preferred to cope alone or rely on family and friends. Help-seeking often hinged on hitting an emotional “threshold,” plus stigma worries and […]
Self-centered reflection increased sense of agency; selfless reflection decreased it
A pilot experiment linked reflection style to agency and distinct EEG complexity patterns. In [Self-reflection, sense of agency, and underlying neural correlates: A pilot study], self-centered self-reflection increased an implicit measure of sense of agency, while selfless reflection reduced it. The researchers measured agency using intentional time binding, a timing-based method for assessing how people […]
When Art Lowers Anxiety and Boosts Compassion—And Who Benefits Most
Why a Museum Visit Can Quiet Worry and Spark Care Many of us have felt it: a quiet, steadying shift after stepping into a gallery. Colors, sounds, and narratives slow our thoughts, and a sense of well-being trickles in. The research paper Art-induced psychological well-being: Individual traits shape the beneficial effects of aesthetic experiences sets […]
Belonging to Breathe: How Group Identity Shapes NHS Staff Engagement with Mindfulness
When Mindfulness Becomes a Badge We Wear at Work Mindfulness isn’t just a personal habit; in busy healthcare settings, it can feel like a badge of who you are. Are you one of the “mindful people”? Do you belong with them? This question sits at the heart of the research paper A qualitative exploration of […]
Drums, Discipline, and Development: What Brazil’s Guri Program Teaches Us About Growing Smarter and Kinder
When Music Class Becomes a Lab for Growing Minds Music education often sits on the chopping block when school budgets tighten, yet it may be one of the most powerful tools we have for shaping how children think and relate to others. The research paper The impact of music education on children’s cognitive and socioemotional […]
Likes, Labels, and the Self: What Reddit’s ADHD Community Teaches Us About Validation
When Diagnosis Meets the Scroll: Why Validation Online Matters Millions turn to online communities to make sense of their mental health. On r/ADHD, one of Reddit’s largest neurodiversity forums, people ask if their symptoms “count,” share wins and setbacks, and look for others who “get it.” The research paper Seeking validation in the digital age: […]
Inside the Mind: Exploring Real-World Thought Patterns and Their Impact on Mental Health
Introduction Imagine walking down a bustling street, surrounded by the ebb and flow of people. Conversations buzz around you, the colorful sights of market stalls draw your eyes, and amidst this whirlwind, your mind continues its own narrative, weaving a constant stream of thoughts. But what if these thoughts, seemingly mundane, hold the key to […]
Navigating the Human Psyche in a Pandemic World
Introduction: The Mind’s Battle During a Crisis Imagine being on a rollercoaster that never seems to end—ups and downs, twists and turns—capturing the emotional experience many faced during the Covid-19 pandemic. When a global crisis hits, it disrupts not just economies and health systems but also the very fabric of our daily lives, including how […]