Turns out, play isn’t just for kids—it’s a science-backed way for adults to spark joy, connection, and creativity. GGSC Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas talks about the importance of finding little things to do as adults that can spark emotions like happiness, awe, and amusement…
This generation's fixation on power and status might be a leading cause in our collective decline in mental health. GGSC Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas shares some insight on the issue in a feature from The New York Times.
Although maintaining composure and practicing optimism during uncertain times can be difficult, it is often the best way to battle through adversities. GGSC Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas shares critical advice on how we can cultivate positivity while enduring hardships in a feature…
GGSC Parenting Program Director Maryam Abdullah gives some crucial pointers on how to navigate honesty and candidness around children in a feature from Good Housekeeping.
Being productive and forming healthy habits can be hard, especially in a world where distractions are rife. While it is easy for us to criticize ourselves when we're not being productive, showing empathy to ourselves can be just as difficult as learning to be productive. In a feature from…
GGSC Science Director Emiliana Simon-Thomas invites us to experience the long-lasting effects of dopamine release by building connections while playing casually competitive sports in a feature from The Guardian.