Who helps the helpers? Why health care workers need 'emotional PPE' Penn In the News Today Who helps the helpers? Why health care workers need 'emotional PPE' Cecilia Livesey of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about launching an online platform that provides mental health support to Penn Medicine employees. “Stigma in mental health is high—especially among health care workers,” she said. “They have always been told they are the ones who are helping and caring for people. Caring for the care provider is a new idea.” Coronavirus turmoil raises depression risks in young adults Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Coronavirus turmoil raises depression risks in young adults Maria A. Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about how pandemic-related social isolation could derail teens’ emotional development. “One of the key jobs that a teenager has developmentally is to learn how to develop trusting friendships and resolve conflicts in ways that are constructive and productive,” she said. Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But one place is providing hope Penn In the News Fast Company Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But one place is providing hope Research led by Eugenia South of the Perelman School of Medicine found that a small investment into cleaning vacant lots in Philadelphia improved the mental health of surrounding residents. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Rebecca Waller, an assistant professor of psychology, studies antisocial behaviors and parent-child interactions. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Two new papers, one about gray matter, the other about reward behavior, suggest that at the neural level not all conduct problems look the same. Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Penn In the News Psychology Today Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Research about self-motivation by Katie S. Mehr, Amanda E. Geiser, and Katherine L. Milkman of the Wharton School and Angela L. Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences was cited. Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Penn In the News KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Melissa Hunt of the School Arts & Sciences joined a conversation about “doomscrolling,” endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media, and the habit’s effect on mental health. A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors In a collaborative new study between the School of Nursing and Drexel University, researchers have peeled back the layers of what causes and prevents many trauma-surviving Black men from seeking needed professional behavioral health care. Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Penn In the News Vox.com Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of the Law School and School of Arts & Sciences explains why many feel anxious in social interactions that insinuate “that the other person is untrustworthy,” as when navigating social distancing boundaries. Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level. Load More
Coronavirus turmoil raises depression risks in young adults Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Coronavirus turmoil raises depression risks in young adults Maria A. Oquendo of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about how pandemic-related social isolation could derail teens’ emotional development. “One of the key jobs that a teenager has developmentally is to learn how to develop trusting friendships and resolve conflicts in ways that are constructive and productive,” she said. Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But one place is providing hope Penn In the News Fast Company Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But one place is providing hope Research led by Eugenia South of the Perelman School of Medicine found that a small investment into cleaning vacant lots in Philadelphia improved the mental health of surrounding residents. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Rebecca Waller, an assistant professor of psychology, studies antisocial behaviors and parent-child interactions. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Two new papers, one about gray matter, the other about reward behavior, suggest that at the neural level not all conduct problems look the same. Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Penn In the News Psychology Today Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Research about self-motivation by Katie S. Mehr, Amanda E. Geiser, and Katherine L. Milkman of the Wharton School and Angela L. Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences was cited. Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Penn In the News KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Melissa Hunt of the School Arts & Sciences joined a conversation about “doomscrolling,” endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media, and the habit’s effect on mental health. A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors In a collaborative new study between the School of Nursing and Drexel University, researchers have peeled back the layers of what causes and prevents many trauma-surviving Black men from seeking needed professional behavioral health care. Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Penn In the News Vox.com Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of the Law School and School of Arts & Sciences explains why many feel anxious in social interactions that insinuate “that the other person is untrustworthy,” as when navigating social distancing boundaries. Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level. Load More
Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But one place is providing hope Penn In the News Fast Company Twitter data shows that COVID-19 has us depressed. But one place is providing hope Research led by Eugenia South of the Perelman School of Medicine found that a small investment into cleaning vacant lots in Philadelphia improved the mental health of surrounding residents. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Rebecca Waller, an assistant professor of psychology, studies antisocial behaviors and parent-child interactions. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Two new papers, one about gray matter, the other about reward behavior, suggest that at the neural level not all conduct problems look the same. Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Penn In the News Psychology Today Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Research about self-motivation by Katie S. Mehr, Amanda E. Geiser, and Katherine L. Milkman of the Wharton School and Angela L. Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences was cited. Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Penn In the News KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Melissa Hunt of the School Arts & Sciences joined a conversation about “doomscrolling,” endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media, and the habit’s effect on mental health. A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors In a collaborative new study between the School of Nursing and Drexel University, researchers have peeled back the layers of what causes and prevents many trauma-surviving Black men from seeking needed professional behavioral health care. Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Penn In the News Vox.com Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of the Law School and School of Arts & Sciences explains why many feel anxious in social interactions that insinuate “that the other person is untrustworthy,” as when navigating social distancing boundaries. Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level. Load More
Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Rebecca Waller, an assistant professor of psychology, studies antisocial behaviors and parent-child interactions. Brain scans of 9- to 11-year-olds offer clues about aggressive, antisocial behavior Two new papers, one about gray matter, the other about reward behavior, suggest that at the neural level not all conduct problems look the same.
Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Penn In the News Psychology Today Why being fun, authentic, and a realist is a winning triad Research about self-motivation by Katie S. Mehr, Amanda E. Geiser, and Katherine L. Milkman of the Wharton School and Angela L. Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences was cited. Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Penn In the News KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Melissa Hunt of the School Arts & Sciences joined a conversation about “doomscrolling,” endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media, and the habit’s effect on mental health. A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors In a collaborative new study between the School of Nursing and Drexel University, researchers have peeled back the layers of what causes and prevents many trauma-surviving Black men from seeking needed professional behavioral health care. Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Penn In the News Vox.com Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of the Law School and School of Arts & Sciences explains why many feel anxious in social interactions that insinuate “that the other person is untrustworthy,” as when navigating social distancing boundaries. Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level. Load More
Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Penn In the News KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia) Spending too much time doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Melissa Hunt of the School Arts & Sciences joined a conversation about “doomscrolling,” endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media, and the habit’s effect on mental health. A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors In a collaborative new study between the School of Nursing and Drexel University, researchers have peeled back the layers of what causes and prevents many trauma-surviving Black men from seeking needed professional behavioral health care. Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Penn In the News Vox.com Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of the Law School and School of Arts & Sciences explains why many feel anxious in social interactions that insinuate “that the other person is untrustworthy,” as when navigating social distancing boundaries. Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level. Load More
A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors A new approach to aiding Black male trauma survivors In a collaborative new study between the School of Nursing and Drexel University, researchers have peeled back the layers of what causes and prevents many trauma-surviving Black men from seeking needed professional behavioral health care.
Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Penn In the News Vox.com Coronavirus is making us all socially awkward Tess Wilkinson-Ryan of the Law School and School of Arts & Sciences explains why many feel anxious in social interactions that insinuate “that the other person is untrustworthy,” as when navigating social distancing boundaries. Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level. Load More
Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Penn In the News The New York Times Trump says he ‘aced’ a cognitive test. What does that really mean? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on how President Trump has been framing the cognitive assessment he took. “The way our president is having a conversation about mental health is not helpful,” said Karlawish. “You would think he would understand clearly what the test result was and why the test was done and not turn it into a competition about mental health.” Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level.
Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable discusses decision making amidst the pandemic Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, seeks to understand how people make decisions by taking a multilevel approach: understanding the process at both the psychological and biological level.