Eviction linked to depression risk in young adults Eviction linked to depression risk in young adults Research from sociologist Courtney Boen and anthropologist Morgan Hoke shows that this issue, compounded by the toll of the pandemic, disproportionately affects low-income households and communities of color.
Finding beauty in everything, through a camera lens Finding beauty in everything, through a camera lens Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center turned to photography to reconnect to herself during the pandemic. It helped her discover a new way of seeing the world.
Children, the pandemic, and long-term mental health consequences Children, the pandemic, and long-term mental health consequences New work from Penn Nursing and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia describes the importance of recognizing COVID-19’s psychological effects on young people and the pivotal role pediatric nurses in all settings can play.
Seeing the connections between health and the built environment Seeing the connections between health and the built environment The course New Approaches to an Architecture of Health offers students the chance to explore the role of architecture on health and well-being and how mindful design can be used to create a healthier future.
Be well: Leading with purpose with Neil Blumenthal, Ursula Burns & Erika James Penn In the News The Washington Post Be well: Leading with purpose with Neil Blumenthal, Ursula Burns & Erika James Wharton School Dean Erika James spoke on a panel about wellness in the workplace and corporate responsibility. Testing, testing, and more testing on college campuses this spring as coronavirus concerns remain Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Testing, testing, and more testing on college campuses this spring as coronavirus concerns remain Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said Penn has budgeted $20 million for COVID-related safety measures, including testing. The University plans to conduct 40,000 saliva-based tests per week. Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Research from Wharton’s Matthew Killingsworth shows that contrary to previous influential work, there’s no dollar-value plateau at which money’s importance lessens. One potential reason: Higher earners feel an increased sense of control over life. Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements The rate of hospital readmissions for hip and knee replacement patients declined from roughly 12% to 3% when they were enrolled in a “hovering” program. Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Most people break New Year’s resolutions within a few weeks. Neuroscientist Vera Ludwig offers six tips to move mindfully through this process, leading to a greater chance for success. Side Gigs for Good across Penn Side Gigs for Good across Penn For many, 2020 was a difficult year. Despite that, the community found ways to go above and beyond, in their own backyards and across the world. Load More
Testing, testing, and more testing on college campuses this spring as coronavirus concerns remain Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Testing, testing, and more testing on college campuses this spring as coronavirus concerns remain Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé said Penn has budgeted $20 million for COVID-related safety measures, including testing. The University plans to conduct 40,000 saliva-based tests per week. Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Research from Wharton’s Matthew Killingsworth shows that contrary to previous influential work, there’s no dollar-value plateau at which money’s importance lessens. One potential reason: Higher earners feel an increased sense of control over life. Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements The rate of hospital readmissions for hip and knee replacement patients declined from roughly 12% to 3% when they were enrolled in a “hovering” program. Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Most people break New Year’s resolutions within a few weeks. Neuroscientist Vera Ludwig offers six tips to move mindfully through this process, leading to a greater chance for success. Side Gigs for Good across Penn Side Gigs for Good across Penn For many, 2020 was a difficult year. Despite that, the community found ways to go above and beyond, in their own backyards and across the world.
Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Money matters to happiness—perhaps more than previously thought Research from Wharton’s Matthew Killingsworth shows that contrary to previous influential work, there’s no dollar-value plateau at which money’s importance lessens. One potential reason: Higher earners feel an increased sense of control over life.
Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements The rate of hospital readmissions for hip and knee replacement patients declined from roughly 12% to 3% when they were enrolled in a “hovering” program.
Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Most people break New Year’s resolutions within a few weeks. Neuroscientist Vera Ludwig offers six tips to move mindfully through this process, leading to a greater chance for success.
Side Gigs for Good across Penn Side Gigs for Good across Penn For many, 2020 was a difficult year. Despite that, the community found ways to go above and beyond, in their own backyards and across the world.