Why Age 36 Is the Time to Quit Bad Habits, Per Science Think you have plenty of time to ditch bad habits? A Finnish study in Annals of Medicine suggests age 36 marks a critical turning point when harmful behaviors start impacting health. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how small … Read more
Parcoursup Rejection or Waitlist? How Teens Can Bounce Back Stress-Free Facing a Parcoursup rejection or waitlist can feel like a gut punch for teenagers and parents. The Odoxa/Mutual Français Survey (2024) notes 41% of French adults have faced mental health challenges, and rejection can amplify anxiety in teens, per web:6. Psychopedagogue Brigitte Proteau, in Psychologies.com, … Read more
Why Mental Health Matters: Insights from France 2’s Awareness Evening Mental health affects us all, yet stigma persists. The Odoxa/Mutual Français Survey (2024) found 41% of 3,015 French adults reported mental health issues like depression or burnout, yet 70% held stereotypes, like viewing those with disorders as dangerous, per web:6. France 2’s Better in My … Read more
How to Stay Calm Under Pressure, Per Stress Management Experts Feeling overwhelmed at work or in personal conflicts? Losing calm is common, but experts like Yvan Paquet and Johana Rosenbalum share strategies to stay composed. Stress affects 40% of adults daily, per a 2020 Journal of Psychoneuroendocrinology study, impacting mental health. As a psychology professor … Read more
Unlock Your Potential with the Vibraction® Method, Per Hélène Pavot Feeling stuck in repetitive patterns or emotional ruts? Hélène Pavot, a former orthophonist with 16 years of experience, created the Vibraction® Method in 2017 to address blockages at their source, per methodevibraction.com. This holistic approach blends mindfulness and energy work to foster lasting change. As … Read more
How to Improve Your Sleep Quality Effectively, Per Experts Struggling to fall asleep or stay rested? Dr. Dan Gartenberg, a psychology and sleep expert, and Dr. Shelby Harris, a psychologist, share science-backed strategies to enhance sleep. Poor sleep affects 30% of adults, per a 2020 Journal of Sleep Research study, impacting mental health. As a … Read more
Why You Crave Sugar All the Time, Per a New Brain Study Ever crave a sweet snack despite a full stomach? A German study published in Science reveals a brain circuit that overrides satisfaction signals, driving sugar cravings. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how understanding these urges can reduce stress … Read more
7 Science-Backed Daily Habits to Boost Happiness, Per a Doctor Happiness isn’t random—it’s cultivated through intentional habits, per an 85-year Harvard study on well-being. Cardiologist Claire Maunier-Vehor, from Lille University Hospital, shares seven science-backed practices on LinkedIn to enhance daily joy. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how these habits transform … Read more
How #SkinnyTok’s Extreme Slimming Trend Harms Mental Health The #SkinnyTok hashtag, once boasting over 500,000 posts on TikTok, promotes extreme slimming through viral before-and-after videos, per the National Alliance for Eating Disorders. Behind its glossy aesthetic lies a dangerous ideology, as noted by researchers at Le Havre University in The Conversation. As a psychology professor … Read more
5 Life Lessons to Boost Your Mental Health, Per a Therapist Is prioritizing your well-being selfish? Does setting boundaries make you less likable? Therapist AB Rawlinson, cited in People, challenges these myths, offering five life lessons to enhance mental health without guilt. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how self-care transforms … Read more