Voices in the Family Archive
Human touch is important for our well-being and health, but with the pandemic, lots of people are experiencing much less of it.
Air Date: March 1, 2021
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Does a positive outlook positively affect memory?
A new study finds that people who are cheerful and content, what psychologists call "positive affect," are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.
Air Date: November 30, 2020
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Understanding the emotional impact of rejection
Being rejected hurts, not being accepted into a group, being turned down for a date, or being ditched by a friend.
Air Date: October 12, 2020
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Feeling guilty for feeling happy?
A lot of people feel overwhelmed by the news lately. The pandemic continues, the political landscape is polarized, wildfires rage on the
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Air Date: September 14, 2020
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The beginning of the school year is coming into very sharp focus for many families - and it's a time of high anxiety that can be tough to navigate.
Air Date: August 19, 2020
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Healthcare workers feel the mental health toll of the pandemic
Healthcare workers have witnessed so much suffering and tragedy, worked long hours, dealt with PPE shortages, and feared for their own safety.
Air Date: June 29, 2020
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Too much togetherness can be challenging for couples
Do you remember that old Turtles song that goes “you and me, and me and you”??
That sounds great when you’re ne
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Air Date: June 11, 2020
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Talking about critical care and death with loved ones
A recent editorial in the New York Times urges families to have “the talk” – that is, the end of life talk. If you were
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Air Date: June 9, 2020
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Remember when social distancing and staying at home was going to last for about two weeks? Weeks later, with little change, some aspects
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Air Date: May 15, 2020
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Is letting go of New Year’s resolutions a good thing?
We’re well into 2020, how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Still going strong?
Or, already back to your
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Air Date: January 15, 2020
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Does canceling others hurt our mental health?
Many people say we live in a “cancel culture” – where we banish those who express unpopular opinions or behave in seemingly off
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Air Date: October 3, 2019
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The mental health impact of being a veterinarian
Working around pets and animals sounds like it should be fun and enjoyable. But new research finds that veterinarians and people who volu
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Air Date: August 28, 2019
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What can FaceApp teach us about aging?
Are your friends suddenly looking a LOT older – at least on social media? Lots of people had fun with an app that allows you to dramati
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Air Date: July 29, 2019
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Therapy program proves successful for family caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be physically and emotionally exhausting – and cause serious health issues like depression and
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Air Date: July 22, 2019
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Understanding the impact of losing a close friend
Grieving for a close friend affects people more deeply than mental health professionals previously thought. A new study analyzed surveys
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Air Date: June 17, 2019
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