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Trauma and Resilience in Disaster’s Wake: A Scientific Perspective
In a November 15 Science for Society webinar, scientists and advocates shared their expertise and perspectives on well-being in collectively traumatic situations.
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Teaching: Understanding Our Inner Darkness May Shed Light into Humanity’s Common Good
A group activity can help students reflect on different kinds of dehumanization and brainstorm a more prosocial path forward.
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New Research From Clinical Psychological Science
A sample of research on cognitive inhibition in trauma recovery among asylum seekers, stress accumulation and sleep problems among Black Americans, parent and child depressive symptoms, and much more.
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What Does Watching Violence Do to Your Mind? ‘Nothing Good’: 5 Tips for Maintaining Your Mental Health While Following the News
The conflict in Israel and Gaza has dominated the news cycle for the last week. Turn on the TV or log on to any social media platform and you’ll be confronted with a barrage of
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Cautionary Notes: The Science of Trigger Warnings
Podcast: Are trigger warnings helpful for learning outcomes? Do they shape listeners’ expectations, or do they cause discomfort? APS’s Özge G. Fischer-Baum explores with Dr. Victoria Bridgland of Flinders University.
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Caution: Content Warnings Do Not Reduce Distress, Study Shows
Advocates for the use of trigger warnings suggest that they can help people avoid or emotionally prepare people for encountering content related to a past trauma. But research indicates the warnings only heighten anticipatory anxiety.