3/27
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Stressed? Depressed? Mindfulness training could offer long-term relief
Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on how many cultures have used different variations of mindfulness, and that classes are generally affordable and accessible in most cities.
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Mandates, not recommendations, work best to get folks vaccinated: Study
PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín authored a study that found mandates are more likely to lead to vaccine uptake than suggestions. “The requirement condition works better across the board, for different racial and ethnic groups and even among people who dislike feeling and being controlled by others,” she said.
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The Health Benefits of Gamification
Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School is quoted on the game theory and the benefits of the emerging field of gamification.