Celebrating Juneteenth With Tools for Support,…

On Juneteenth, Black Americans celebrate emancipation from slavery. Every year, we at the Greater Good Science Center take this opportunity to gather content that honors Black history, culture, and well-being, and which asks our readers to reflect on the ongoing fight for equality and justice. We hope people of all backgrounds take at least a […]

How Communities of Practice Can Support Teachers

In classrooms around the world, educators strive to nurture not only students’ academic skills but also the qualities that help them thrive more generally as dynamic people, namely character strengths such as curiosity, perseverance, kindness, and open-mindedness. Researcher Marvin Berkowitz and his colleagues define character education as “the intentional attempt in schools to foster the […]

How Basic Income Programs Can Support Mental Health

Over half of Canadians feel “financially paralyzed” by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a recent poll. As life becomes more unaffordable for more people, we need governments to create policies that will improve public health and well-being. One such policy is a basic income guarantee: an unconditional cash transfer from government to ensure people can […]

Your Partner’s Support May Not Be Enough

Social Support Enhances Health With decades of research showcasing the health benefits of a support network, it is clear that social support given to individuals improves their health. Multiple studies show that social support promotes longevity, helping reduce disease in individuals with high levels of support, and improves cognitive resilience. And a lack of support […]