A good laugh is hard to beat, and turns out to be contagious, and good for us. But why?
One effect of meditation on the brain
Mindfulness-meditation is getting serious attention from scientists and consumers alike. Businesses are including it in their benefit packages, elementary schools are recognizing its power to improve classroom atmosphere, and psychologists are incorporating it into many treatments for conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression, pain management and insomnia.
When a friend is depressed
It is difficult enough as adults to know how to approach a depressed friend. Teenagers are often on the front lines with their peers, aware of a friend's depressed mood and wanting skills to help them through a difficult time, but unsure how to have such a challenging conversation. What do you do when you are a teen and your friend is depressed?