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Give Yourself a Treat—Go Out to Nature (or at Least View Some Nature Pictures)

Stressed? Feeling depressed because of losing your job? Anxious because of COVID-19? We suggest a green pill.

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Who Are Hypocrites in Following COVID-19 Rules? There Is a Cultural Difference

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Some people apply social rules to others, more than themselves.

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Is There a Positive Side to Suffering?

What comes to your mind first when hearing the word suffering? Pain, struggle, unhappiness? Or perhaps necessity, a chance for growth, and healing?

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The Unexpected Joy of Memories

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Creating—and revisiting—“memory jars” has more benefits than you expect.

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Do Your Friendships Feel Different? Covid May Be to Blame

Public health measures aimed at slowing the spread of the pandemic, such as social distancing, have made it harder for some people to maintain friendships.

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Teaching Emotional Resilience Across 87 Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Are there ways to alleviate the pandemic’s negative impact on our mental health?

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What Happened to People’s Values During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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As the pandemic unfolded, people started to value more stability and tradition over adventures and fun, and became less caring of others.

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You Can’t Tell Me What to Do! Or Maybe You Can

People generally do not like being told what to do, but that might change when they feel uncertain about themselves or the world around them.

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Risky Business: Boredom’s Optimistic Impact on Risk Taking

Have you ever taken a risk out of pure boredom, even if it was out of character for you?

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Sometimes, the People Who Seem Safest Actually Pose the Biggest Risk. Why?

We trust fellow members of our groups, even when we probably shouldn’t.

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