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The Pursed Lip Breathing Technique

The Pursed Lip Breathing Technique

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When we feel drained of energy, one of the first wellness techniques we might try is to take a deep breath. While we know that breathing ...

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The Power of Human Touch and What it Means for Our Digital Lives

The Power of Human Touch and What it Means for Our Digital Lives

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There are obvious benefits of mobile technology and social media. Some studies suggest that social media can have a positive impact on well-being through increased social…

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Satisfy Your Craving for Human Contact

Satisfy Your Craving for Human Contact

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Our love affair with digital is over. It seems like forever, but it’s been only 12 years since the iPhone first seduced us. Can we remember…

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Mental Health on the Go

Mental Health on the Go

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My forthcoming research paper reporting on a mobile app that gamifies an emerging treatment for anxiety and stress  – a paper that hopefully will be officially…

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More Than a Feeling

More Than a Feeling

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How emotions shape our lives Screentime Why Diane Sawyer got it right about technology and our kids in her ABC Special Report. Prepared to Care: The…

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Blast from the Past: The Game Doesn’t Care: Why the Gamification of Mental Health Isn’t Working (Yet)

Blast from the Past: The Game Doesn’t Care: Why the Gamification of Mental Health Isn’t Working (Yet)

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This post is from 5 years ago, July, 2013. I believe we’re all still thinking about and struggling with these same issues today!  Games that are…

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