Applications now open for the Greater Good Science Center's 2026–2027 Fellowship! If you're a UC Berkeley student researching topics in social-behavioral sciences, learn more and apply here: ggsc.berkeley.edu/who_we_serve... #academicsky #edusky #berkeley @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
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The 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference is around the corner! Don’t miss presentations from our staff, Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas. Register or learn more at wellnessalliance.org...
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"The psychedelic renaissance has opened exciting possibilities for mental health treatment. But if the field is to mature, it may need to move beyond the assumption that transcendence is the secret ingredient." greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... via @us.theconversation.com
What does it take to foster belonging in one of the most competitive, high-pressure industries in the world: professional sports? Looking fwd to this discussion w/Dr. Kara Allen + Dr. Hooria Jazaieri. Free! Join live or watch the recording. #academicsky #edusky
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Thank you @greatergoodmag.bsky.social @geenadavisorg.bsky.social for having us join this podcast 🎧
We loved exchanging ideas on the science of love with you 🧬
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The 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference is around the corner! Don’t miss presentations from our staff, Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas. Register or learn more at wellnessalliance.org...
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Sports fandom isn’t just entertainment. It’s one of our largest and most diverse shared rituals. This article explores how it helps connect people across political and social divides, no agreement required beyond the game. #SuperBowl
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What if love is more than romance? 💛
In Episode 1 of The Science of Love, Geena Davis explores the bonds that sustain us, from family to community.
Listen now: greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...
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What is #immigration enforcement doing to kids and families? And what can schools do to protect their students’ mental health and physical safety? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... via @greatergoodmag.bsky.social #K12 #mentalhealth #education
What is immigration enforcement doing to kids and families? And what can schools do to protect their students’ mental health and physical safety? @nirvishah.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #academicsky #edusky
As Queer Eye enters its final season, we look at how the show fosters empathy and connection across differences. “We don’t need to agree on everything to make something happen.”
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Our faculty director Dacher Keltner appears on The Oprah Podcast to discuss the science of awe. Drawing on his book Awe, they explore the Eight Wonders of Life and how everyday moments of wonder can improve health, deepen connection, and help heal divisions.
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"If you feel grateful, don't forget to show it and don't be shy about it." The Benefits of Being a Grateful Person: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ6N...
Happiness calendar for February 2026
Our monthly Happiness Calendar is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you act from a place of love. 🤗
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How do I stay grounded and compassionate in the moment, recover afterward, and continue leading well without burning out? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #edusky
In this video, Legi takes a first step to help her teen Sam explore his answers to the question “Who am I?”
Here's a set of questions caregivers and parents can ask teens to help them explore their sense of identity: ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/tak...
Discover what happens to our well-being when we respond to suffering with compassion, collective action, and why choosing to care can help us hold on to our shared humanity. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode!
What comes to mind when you think of self-love? Researcher & psychotherapist Kelly Ziemer, Ph.D. analyzed over 188,000 Instagram & Twitter posts to explore how the topic shows up online. Some popular misconceptions, plus what self-love can be: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #academicsky
📰Research we did in Singapore and US was featured in the Berkeley's Greater Good Magazine! #NUS #UCSB #wellbeing #selfcontrol
When you are unsure how you are feeling and what your needs might be, use HALT, taken from recovery communities, to extract what may be bothering you. First, pause; then ask yourself: am I Hungry? Angry? Lonely? Or Tired?
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What if people's thoughts and feelings aren’t as fixed as we think? Research on brain development shows that attitudes—including prejudiced ones—can change. In this new video, we help teens understand our potential to change. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGtM... #edusky
“It’s not normal to engage across differences anymore, and that’s a shame… how are we to make progress on what matters to all of us if we are not sharing space?”
Thank you for celebrating with us and for helping us elevate the best of human nature! 🤗
Studies show that when students experience empathy in the aftermath of harm—rather than being shamed or “othered”—they are more likely to take responsibility, repair relationships, and avoid future conflict. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #edusky #academicsky
We’re really proud of this episode. In moments when the world feels heavy, small acts of collective care, like pausing to breathe together, can keep us grounded and connected. 💛
A quote that reads: “If hatred can gather momentum and spread, so can compassion and understanding. The future of our democracy depends on it.”
A new book argues that reading fiction and non-fiction can promote relational, cognitive, and emotional qualities that would improve democratic dialogue. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #academicsky #edusky
We’re looking forward to the 36th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference coming up in March! Our very own Kia Afcari and Emiliana Simon-Thomas will be presenting on behalf of the Greater Good Science Center. Will you be joining us? http://www.healthpro...
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Join us April 17, 2026 for our virtual conference with keynote Ellen Galinsky! This year’s theme explores new ways to meet parents where they are—in communities and online.
We’re seeking proposals from parenting educators and researchers. Deadline: Jan 19, 2026.
More info: npen.org/rfp
