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Social Isolation’s High Physical and Psychological Toll
When Newton, Mass., closed its schools in mid-March to help stop the spread of coronavirus, Nataly Kogan was thrilled. No more rushing to get breakfast. Her 15-year-old daughter, Mia, could sleep in. The two did
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Back Page: From Antarctica to Mars
Pedro Marques Quinteiro studies how teams work in space-analogue situations to predict and improve future work in space stations.
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How Do We Get to Mars? (And How Do We Stay Psychologically Healthy in the Process?)
Mars missions are likely to last
30+ months. The Translational
Research Institute for Space Health wants to find and fund disruptive, breakthrough approaches that reduce risks to astronauts’ psychological and behavioral health and performance. -
APS Backgrounder Series: Psychological Science and COVID-19: Social Impact on Adults
Expert commentary from Chris Segrin, whose research focuses on social skills, relationship development and satisfaction. [April 2, 2020]
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Lonely Young Adults See Their Neighborhoods as Less Cohesive
Feeling lonely and being alone are different, often unrelated, states — some may find themselves feeling lonely in the midst of a gathering full of friends and some people experience few moments of loneliness despite
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‘Man Up’: How A Fear Of Appearing Feminine Restricts Men, And Affects Us All
What comes to mind when you imagine a “girly” drink? Is it pink and fruity? Does it have lots of whipped cream? A tiny umbrella? If you’re a man reading this, you might hesitate to