Developmental Psychology News

• 5 things to know about boredom
  Boredom is a normal part of being human. However, like pain, it can serve a purpose, often motivating someone to take action.
• Job protections improve mental health among LGBTQ+ workers
  LGBTQ+ workers experienced better mental health after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring job discrimination.
• Blue Monday isn’t real, but seasonal depression affects millions of people
  The easiest way to start taking action against seasonal depression is to focus on light exposure.
• What retirement, mental health, and alcohol use have in common
  Retirement is meant to be a person’s chance to take it easy and enjoy life, but may be a quick route to depression and boozing.
• Sleep deprivation lets intrusive memories, bad thoughts into the mind
  Sleep deprivation appears to interfere with people’s ability to restrict the retrieval of memories they’d rather suppress.
• Physical and mental health impacts of the California wildfires
  Professionals discuss the importance of bringing stability to the lives of children impacted by the wildfires.
• Psychedelics may boost mental health of people with cancer in recovery
  Mind-opening psychedelic drugs may provide a needed boost to people dealing with cancer or struggling with alcoholism.
• Surgeon General calls for cancer risk warning on beverages with alcohol
  The U.S. surgeon general has issued an advisory calling for a warning about the risk of cancer to be included on alcoholic beverages.
• How foods and drinks affect our mental health
  What we consume plays a larger role in our mood and mental health than we realize.
• Feel more joy
  Uplifting your mood is one of the most important forms of self-care.