Purpose In Life As Ancient but Nascent
Perspectives from Psychology, Philosophy, and Human Development
Since the pandemic, many have been reflecting on their path, direction, and identity, all tied to a deeper question: What is one’s purpose in life? Research reveals that understanding this purpose can significantly impact well-being, health, and personal development. This volume offers fresh insights by bringing together scholars from various fields to explore purpose from […]
Social conflict among strongest predictors of teen mental health concerns
A new study by WashU researchers showed that family fights and peer bullying outweighed other risk factors for depression and other mental health problems, with adolescent girls suffering more than boys.
Research shows anger, not fear, shifts political beliefs
Research from a psychologist at Washington University in St. Louis has found that anger is the emotion that can drive abrupt shifts in political attitudes.
Barch earns lifetime achievement award from psychology group
Researcher Deanna Barch, a professor at WashU, has received a lifetime achievement award from the Association for Psychological Science.
What do our words say about our minds?
A researcher at Washington University in St. Louis is working to harness artificial intelligence to find psychological traits hidden in language.
Lessons from the pandemic: Distress puts limits on compassion
Psychology researchers at Washington University in St. Louis studied how pandemic stresses affected decision-making in different age groups — findings with implications for public health messaging.
A unified theory of the mind
Biologist Keith Hengen in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis says “criticality” is the key to understanding how the brain works — and how to keep it free from Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
Can mindfulness combat anxiety?
Researchers at WashU explore the potential for mindfulness techniques to calm anxiety.
Eating disorders a hidden crisis on college campuses
Researchers at Washington University led a study of nearly 30,000 students that shatters misconceptions about eating disorders, a common and misunderstood condition.
Eating disorder chat tool could improve access to care
Researchers at Washington University have received a $3.7 million grant to optimize a self-guided intervention for individuals with eating disorders.
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