Most people absorb social media content without questioning it. Switching to active reading is one of the most practical defences against misinformation.
- Chancellor's Professor, Psychology, Carleton University
From #BookTok picks to silent reading meetups, a new generation of readers is transforming how we think about books, community and mental health.
Des stratégies qui mettent l’accent sur l’état d’esprit, l’exposition à la lumière, l’activité physique, le repos et les relations sociales peuvent aider les gens à surmonter la déprime hivernale.
Using evidence-based strategies that focus on mindset, light exposure, activity, rest and social connection can help people beat winter-related low mood.
Holiday season-related stress is widespread and predictable, but evidence-based strategies grounded in psychology can meaningfully protect well-being.
Heading back to school can be a stressful time for kids and adults. Here are five evidence-based books that can help you cope with anxiety and stress.
The effectiveness of a self-help book depends largely on the quality of its content and how it is used by readers.
Buku ‘self-help’ mendominasi kategori buku nonfiksi. Namun, tidak semua buku ini berbasis fakta.
The self-help category is one of the largest non-fiction book categories. However, not all self-help books are evidence-based.
A study found that mock jurors endorsing several rape myths rated the victim’s testimony more truthful if they reported the sexual assault immediately, compared to delayed reporting.
A university-based book club, open to all, selects and reviews books grounded in science, directed at improving well-being. Summer picks cover dreams, art, social media, mental health and more.
Police use of surveillance technologies — like security cameras and artificial intelligence — is becoming more widespread. Measures are needed to protect people’s privacy and avoid misidentification.
Five world junior hockey players are facing sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident. Research has shown that rape myths and social status can affect jurors’ perceptions in high-profile cases.
On Nov. 12, fashion mogul Peter Nygard was convicted of sexual assaults going back to the 1980s. Research shows that a delay in reporting sexual assault may not impact juries’ decision-making.
Mental health isn’t just about illness, it is also about wellness. Universities are well positioned to offer accessible, evidence-based wellness education to the general public.
Eight teen girls are charged in the stabbing death of a homeless man in Toronto. Research shows that jurors tend to respond when the perpetrator of a crime is or appears to be younger.
Wrongful convictions affect people’s lives, even after they are exonerated. There are several complex reasons for wrongful convictions, and policy reform is essential for addressing them.
A sports culture that does not tolerate abuse of any kind needs to be cultivated to ensure that the benefits of participating in sports are achieved.
Jacob Hoggard was convicted of sexual assault. As the frontman of the band Hedley, his celebrity status did not prevent him from accusations of wrongdoing.
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