Mark Travers, Contributor

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A Psychologist Explores The Transformative Power Of Pets On Mental Health

There is scientific evidence that owning a pet enhances your mental health, but pets can be demanding. Here’s how to maximize the benefits of pet ownership.

Three Science-Backed Ways To Increase Covid-19 Compliance (And One Way Not To)

A new study holds insights on how to fight the pandemic until a vaccine is ready.

How To Sustain Your Mental Health Through The Covid-19 Pandemic’s Resurgence

Psychologists are working diligently to solve the Covid-19 mental health puzzle. Here’s what they’ve found out so far.

This Researcher Is Sitting On A Mountain Of Covid-19 Data. Here’s How He Sees The World Changing

Eliot Roth, president of the market research firm CI-SONAR, has been tracking Covid-19 attitudes since March. Here’s his view on how the world has changed.

5 Research-Backed Coping Strategies You Can Use To Ease The Stress Of The Pandemic

Active coping and positive reframing are some of the best defenses against Covid-induced anxiety.

Men Are Less Concerned About COVID-19 Than Women. Is This Due To Reason Or Stubbornness?

There are also more men dying of the disease.

Cultural Psychology Research Suggests The U.S. May Be Less Individualistic After Coronavirus Pandemic

Research finds societies with higher disease prevalence to be more conformist and less individualistic.

This Is The Biggest Mistake People Make When Assessing The Risk Of COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, Say Psychologists

The mental shortcut known as the “availability heuristic” can be dangerous when assessing the threat of COVID-19.

Getting Your Blood Drawn Hurts Less When It’s For A Good Cause

Psychologists explore how helping others can relieve physical pain.

Does Twitter Have A Gender Problem?

A group of medical researchers explored gender differences in Twitter use and influence among health researchers.