The Science of Self-Esteem and Confidence: Mechanisms, Influences, and Interventions
Self-esteem and confidence are foundational psychological constructs influencing mental health, motivation, social behavior, and achievement.
Mental Health
Where science meets self-awareness—toward a healthier, kinder mind.
Science-based articles on mental health, emotions, therapy, and well-being—clear, compassionate, and empowering.
The Science of Anxiety and Depression: Mechanisms, Causes, Functions, and Interventions
Anxiety, depression, and contentment represent key affective states central to human experience and mental health.
The Science of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep isn’t laziness—it’s biology. Discover the science behind rest, the dangers of deprivation, and why even monks should sleep well. A call for wisdom, health, and spiritual clarity.
Healing the Deep Self: A Comprehensive Guide to Schema Therapy
In this article, we will explore the origins of Schema Therapy, its relationship to CBT, the nature of schemas and attachment, and offer a complete guide to the 18 Early Maladaptive Schemas and how to heal them.
The Science of Emotional Regulation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Among the most effective tools for navigating emotional storms is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—a structured, evidence-based approach that teaches individuals to understand, reframe, and shift their responses to distress.
The Science of Loneliness: Exploring the Biology, Psychology, and Healing of a Universal Condition
In this article, we explore the science of loneliness: what it is, how it works, why we fear being alone yet struggle with relationships, and what neuroscience, psychology, and human wisdom reveal about healing this hidden wound.
The Science of Mental Strength
In the sections that follow, we will explore the foundations and training of mental strength from a scientific humanist perspective.
Quality of Life: How We Measure It and How to Improve It
While we all have our own ideas, governments, researchers, and healthcare providers also need ways to measure quality of life to make better decisions.
Veterans, PTSD, and Meditation
Rough estimates conclude that over half a million U.S. troops have been diagnosed with PTSD. About four out of five will not receive adequate care. Half will receive no care at all.
Scientific Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation may be defined as nonjudgmental awareness through purposeful holding of attention, being in the moment, for mental and physical health, self-knowledge and wisdom.
The Science of Meditation, Happiness, and Enlightenment
A good working definition of Illumination meditation includes any active or passive method of uniting the mind to its naturally whole and undivided state of being.