Wellbeing

Dia de los Muertos
What Day of the Dead tells us about the Aztec philosophy of happiness

For the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties. Author: Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York Cortland Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a [...]

Refuse to be silent
Psychological tips aren’t enough – policies need to address structural inequities

Our concern is that a narrowly psychological approach overestimates individuals’ control over their own well-being, while underestimating the role of systemic inequities, including those that well-designed laws and policies can help address... Modern public health research shows that the ability to achieve your potential depends heavily on the circumstances in [...]

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