‘News and Research’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2

It appears the truth about human nature lies somewhere in the middle of the various extremes espoused by psychologists, behavioral scientists, philosophers and religious thinkers.

The most pressing socio-cultural issue of our time is not poverty, injustice, or brain biochemical imbalances. It’s character.

Creativity is linked in many complex ways both to general human wellness and to our sense of well-being. The more people do creative things simply because they love to do them, the greater their sense of satisfaction and joy.

The nature of the relationship between creativity and mental illness is by no means “settled science.”

Online therapy is a rapidly growing field, and research is barely keeping up with it. What actually happens in a session, and what specific behaviours might be consistently helpful?