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Continued CO2 emissions will impair cognition
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Continued CO2 emissions will impair cognition

Rising CO2 causes more than a climate crisis, according to a study from Penn and CU Boulder. It may directly harm our ability to think.

Michele W. Berger

Six tips to stay calm, positive, and resilient in trying times
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Six tips to stay calm, positive, and resilient in trying times

The situation around COVID-19 can be overwhelming, but experts from Penn’s Positive Psychology Center offer advice to get through—or at the very least, get by.

Michele W. Berger

Domestic violence and gun sales in the time of COVID-19
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    • Domestic violence and gun sales in the time of COVID-19

    In a Q&A, School of Social Policy & Practice researcher Susan B. Sorenson describes new challenges surrounding intimate partner violence and the uptick in gun purchases since this crisis began.

    Michele W. Berger

    Penn’s wellness goals reach far and wide, together or apart
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    Penn’s wellness goals reach far and wide, together or apart

    In just a few weeks, Student Health Service, Counseling and Psychological Services, and Campus Health revamped almost entirely, providing a full array of support for students on and off campus.

    Lauren Hertzler

    Tips for staying mentally healthy in a crowded house
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    Tips for staying mentally healthy in a crowded house

    When people are practicing social distancing and staying at home almost 24/7, excessive family time can trigger boredom and conflicts. Penn GSE outlines 14 tips for managing family relationships at this time.

    Penn Today Staff

    Why do people react differently when confronting the same threat?
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    Why do people react differently when confronting the same threat?

    In the face of the coronavirus, some people collected household goods. Others ignored the warnings altogether. Two Penn researchers explain why both responses are normal and how to find a middle ground if you disagree with those around you.

    Michele W. Berger