When to see a psychiatrist U.S. News & World Report When to see a psychiatrist Maria Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine says that many psychiatric conditions have a strong biological basis that psychologists aren’t trained to understand. Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read A simple technique to help you fall asleep The New York Times A simple technique to help you fall asleep Speaking about cognitive shuffling, a mental exercise to bring on sleep, Jorge I. Mora of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “We need to study this more to be able to fully say, yes, this should be a consistent tool.” Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest Irish News Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest A study from the Perelman School of Medicine found that participants who practiced paradoxical intention experienced significantly reduced sleep anxiety. From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy CBC News From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism. Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know Forbes Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year. Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Health.com Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why the best way to learn is being rewarded by success. A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health. Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness. Load More
Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health Christina Roberto is a Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate and the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Associate Professor of Health Policy in the Perelman School of Medicine.(Image: Courtesy of CHIBE) Christina Roberto on food labeling and system-level changes for public health The Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics affiliate studies labeling systems to improve the choices people make with food, and argues that if health care professionals are serious about preventing nutrition-related chronic diseases, then system-level changes are necessary. 2 min. read
Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Small incentives drive lasting seatbelt habits, cut unbuckled trips by a third Research from the Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Medicine’s Nudge Unit that incentivized drivers of connected cars with reward money to build and maintain seatbelt habits shows promise for promoting safer, consistent buckling behavior. 2 min. read
A simple technique to help you fall asleep The New York Times A simple technique to help you fall asleep Speaking about cognitive shuffling, a mental exercise to bring on sleep, Jorge I. Mora of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “We need to study this more to be able to fully say, yes, this should be a consistent tool.” Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest Irish News Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest A study from the Perelman School of Medicine found that participants who practiced paradoxical intention experienced significantly reduced sleep anxiety. From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy CBC News From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism. Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know Forbes Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year. Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Health.com Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why the best way to learn is being rewarded by success. A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health. Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness. Load More
Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest Irish News Seven unusual sleep hacks to help you drift off peacefully—we speak to a sleep expert about how to get a good night’s rest A study from the Perelman School of Medicine found that participants who practiced paradoxical intention experienced significantly reduced sleep anxiety. From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy CBC News From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism. Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know Forbes Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year. Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Health.com Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why the best way to learn is being rewarded by success. A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health. Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness. Load More
From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy CBC News From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism. Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know Forbes Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year. Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Health.com Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why the best way to learn is being rewarded by success. A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health. Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness. Load More
Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know Forbes Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year. Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Health.com Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why the best way to learn is being rewarded by success. A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health. Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness. Load More
Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Health.com Can you really learn from mistakes? New research shows it's harder than you think Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why the best way to learn is being rewarded by success. A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health. Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness. Load More
A series on wellness and well-being (On homepage) Additional resources for students, staff, faculty, and postdocs are offered through offices and centers across Penn and the Health System.nocred A series on wellness and well-being A roundup of the six-part series from Penn Today that focuses on University resources available to students, faculty, staff, and postdocs for their mental, physical, technical, and financial health.
Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health National Geographic Here’s why planning a trip can help your mental health Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School explains how the anticipation of having a vacation planned can lead to increased happiness.