Just like an unexplored wilderness waiting to be discovered, boredom research has ventured into uncharted territory. What used to be dismissed as inconsequential has now emerged as a vital component of our mental and physical well-being, cognition, social connections, academic success, and professional performance. This burgeoning field has ignited a clamor for a unified definition […]
Imagine a game of tug-of-war, with the state on one side and Sacramento and Solano counties on the other, each pulling fiercely for control over mental health care. The state argues that the counties must take over managing and providing specialty mental health care for Medicaid patients enrolled in Kaiser Permanente plans, while the counties […]
Imagine having a friendly robot as a mental wellbeing coach at work, someone who listens without judgment and offers helpful advice. According to a recent study, the effectiveness of these robot coaches depends on their appearance. The way a robot looks plays an important role in how we perceive its ability to support our mental […]
© 2024 BETTER/SMARTER.ME, A division of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential
200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905 | 1-800-328-IFHP
IFHRP research has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration or any government agency.
IFHRP research is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.