Month: March 2020

Children and teens worry about political issues

A new psychological study suggests that children and teens are worried about political issues, though it’s unclear that children’s and teens’ worry is a cause for concern, or that it is interfering with their mental health functioning. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on March 10, 2020

Study reveals positive connection between nature experiences and happiness

An AI analysis of photographs posted on social media revealed a positive association between nature and happiness globally. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of […]

Published on March 10, 2020

As Youth Suicides Climb, Anguished Parents Begin To Speak Out

Alec Murray was 13. He enjoyed camping, fishing and skiing. At home, it was video games, movies and books. Having just completed middle school with “almost straight A’s,” those grades were going to earn him an iPhone for his upcoming birthday. Instead, he killed himself on June 8 — the first day of summer break. […]

Published on March 10, 2020