Children with pet dogs had fewer behavioral problems, got along better with their peers, and engaged more in prosocial behaviors such as sharing, helping, and comforting than children whose families didn't own dogs. Pediatric Research CNN EurekAlert! New York Times Happiness Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1071
Procrastinating studying for exams by going on Facebook made anxiety worse for undergraduate students. Computers in Human Behavior PsyPost Education Happiness Health Productivity Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1210
Children who felt more connected to nature were more likely to perform sustainable behaviors such as reducing waste, helping someone in need, and treating all people equally, which in turn increased happiness. Frontiers in Psychology Psychology Today CNN Environment Happiness Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 911
Experiences that elicit feelings of awe, such as viewing nature or art, may encourage a sense of belonging to something larger than oneself. Cognition and Emotion Psychology Today Medium Happiness Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 915
Online health interventions involving mindfulness exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy are likely to be effective in helping people cope with psychological trauma related to COVID-19. Journal of Public Health Journal of Public Health The Mental Elf Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1142
Adults living in urban neighborhoods with more vegetation and birds visible in the afternoon reported lower scores for depression, anxiety, and stress levels. BioScience ScienceDaily Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1372
People who exercise have fewer days of poor mental health, especially if they exercise 3-5 times a week for 45 minutes. The greatest benefits are from team sports, cycling, and aerobic and gym activity. The Lancet Psychiatry TIME CNN BBC News Fitness Happiness Health Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1420
High schools in British Columbia, Canada, with Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and anti-homophobic bullying policies in place for at least three years lowered the odds of discrimination, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts for queer students. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies University of British Columbia Smithsonian Magazine National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Education Happiness Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 971
Talking to empathic partners about their conflicts with others can confirm their negative feelings. This can lead to more negative actions and make the conflicts worse. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology The Conversation Happiness Persuasion Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 884
Kids with higher levels of 'effortful control' (the ability to replace one emotional behavior with another) were better at suppressing negative reactions to unwanted gifts. Psychological Science Episode 33 - Useful Science Podcast Happiness Parenting Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Permalink Comments Comments Useful 1152