Socially Awkward, Psychologically Fascinating

What does it mean to be happy? Should happiness be our end goal? Or is seeking out true lifelong happiness a fool's errand?

#MentalHealth #LifeAdvice #PositivePsychology

Sources:

Mathieu, M., & Gosling, S. (2012). The Accuracy or Inaccuracy of Affective Forecasts Depends on How Accuracy Is Indexed. Psychological Science, 23, 161 - 162. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797611427044.

Raine investigates the National Health Institute's plan to research a cure for autism. They address several ethical and procedural concerns regarding the data collection process.

NPR news article:

https://www.npr.org/2025/04/23/nx-s1-5372695/autism-nih-rfk-medical-records

#MentalHealth #Autism #Research

We all get old, but that doesn't mean its all doom and gloom. In this episode Raine goes over the evidence in terms of how to age successfully.

Sources:

Isaacowitz, D. M., Wadlinger, H. A., Goren, D., & Wilson, H. R. (2006). “Selective Preference in Visual Fixation Away From Negative Images in Old Age? An Eye-Tracking Study”: Correction. Psychology and Aging, 21(2), 221–221. https://doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.21.2.221

Depression is often known as the common cold of mental health issues. In this episode Raine discusses five tips on what to do when those depressive symptoms start appearing.

#MentalHealth #Depression #SelfHelp