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Opening Minds – Psychology Driving Evidence-Informed Public Health Decisions Evidence-informed public health decision-making (EIPHDM) integrates research evidence, practitioner expertise, and community values to guide policies and interventions. As outlined in resources such as the integrated framework for evidence-informed policymaking, this approach moves beyond purely data-driven choices by recognizing the human dimensions of health decisions. Psychology…

Unlocking Clarity: The Introduction Decluttering and minimalism are more than lifestyle trends—they are evidence-based approaches to enhancing psychological well-being. By intentionally reducing material possessions and organizing our living spaces, individuals can alleviate mental burden, improve focus, and foster a greater sense of control. Recent findings in environmental psychology reveal that the home environment significantly influences…

Introduction: The Upside of Failing – What Is Productive Failure in Learning Psychology? In educational psychology, productive failure (PF) describes a structured learning design where learners engage with complex, novel problems before receiving direct instruction. This deliberate sequence ensures that initial struggle and even failure act as catalysts for learning rather than setbacks. Instead of…

Step Inside: Defining Virtual Reality Therapy in Psychology Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) is an immersive psychological treatment that employs computer-generated virtual environments to simulate real-life scenarios for therapeutic purposes. By merging core principles of exposure therapy with advanced VR technology, it enables individuals to confront fears, rehearse coping strategies, and reshape maladaptive behaviors in a…

Ritual Roots: Micro-Moments for Macro Wellbeing In psychology, rituals are defined as behaviors characterized by rigid, repetitive sequences that often carry symbolic meaning. These actions can be physical (e.g., specific movements) or meaning-based, influencing human experience through both bottom-up and top-down processes, as described in Hobson et al.’s review on the psychology of rituals. Within…