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The Psychology Of Trust & How Institutions Can Regain It Once Lost
Snake oil salesmen, silver-tonged politicians and misleading headlines have always existed. So why is the public’s trust in institutions so low right now? When we feel vulnerable or unsafe we draw inward, becoming skeptical of people and organizations …
Covid’s Effects On Women In Science Intensify Disparities
According to a new study, women in science have been “paying a steep career price in the pandemic.” Women reported a 5% larger decline in the time spent on research, and those with at least one child under five reported working 17% less, on average.
New Ebola Outbreak In Congo Creates Unparalleled Challenges During A Pandemic
Alongside the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing battles with cholera and measles, the DRC has now confirmed almost 80 new cases of Ebola. But what makes this 11th outbreak most frightening is the hotspots geographic proximity to Kinshasa, the Capitol of th…
New 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Hotline Coming Following Unanimous Support By FCC
In July 2020, the FCC voted unanimously to officially designate 988 as the nation’s newest three-digit telephone number, designed as a direct access line for suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. Since the beginning of the pandemic cr…
New #BlackInNeuro Campaign Connects Bright Minds From Around The World
Using social media, within a matter of days a group of neuroscientists, neuro-engineers, and science communicators mobilized, creating a week devoted to bring together, celebrate, amplify, and support Black voices in the brain space. And the call to a…
Covid Crimes: Espionage, Hackers And Why America Is Vulnerable
Evidence indicates that Russia, China and others have attempted to hack universities and research institution’s to steal Covid-19-related IP. And days ago, E.U. courts ruled U.S. privacy protections are inadequate, threatening our ability to work with …
With Therapy Centers Closed, A $10 Million Initiative Brings Autism Care Home
Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability, affecting between 1-2% of the world’s population. But with therapy clinics closed and high costs of care, the market is ready for a new model. Sprout, co-founded by a Forbes 30 Under 30 is changin…
Recognition Matters: New Data Reveals Acceptance Vital For LGBTQ Youth Mental Health
Adolescence and early adulthood are critical developmental periods. Mental, emotional, social and physical changes occur during that time literally defining who we are. And yet, there has been shockingly little exploration of the unique challenges that…
Strong Father-Daughter Relationships Lead To Healthier, Happier Women
Research at Wake Forest University has concluded that women perform better in what they refer to as the 3Ms = Money, Men, and Mental Health if the father-daughter relationship is strong. Father figures make a world of difference in the lives of little …
Hate Makes You Happy
Hate makes you happy. Just ask any diehard sports fan. If we agree on who the bad guy is, then we must be the good guys. Good versus evil. Mask wearers versus non-mask wearers. Republicans versus Democrats. UNC versus Duke. We like to have an enemy. So…
