Recent research from Australia has shown that a team’s ability to synchronize and converge emotionally (i.e. emotional contagion) had an impact on employee well-being.
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Do regular breaks really reduce fatigue and increase productivity? A systematic review and meta-analysis by researchers at the West University of Timișoara, Timișoara, Romania suggests they can.
Research on the use and impacts of generative AI is still in its early stages. While there are many well-placed concerns about the use of generative AI chatbots to support well-being, preliminary qualitative research from King’s College London, UK and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center & Harvard Medical School, USA, reported several positive impacts, including better relationships and emotional healing from trauma and loss.
Dr. David Hammond, a professor in the School of Public Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo, is currently leading two international studies on cannabis policy and tobacco control, respectively. In one of his recent articles, he outlines the increase in e-cigarette usage in England, which is also a similar trend in Canada.
One thing that has helped me a lot with my mental health, especially throughout the pandemic, is having creative outlets where I can create things and express myself outside of any school responsibilities or deadlines.