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Connect Us One And All, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha

Psychology Faculty Publications

There are also still millions of Americans who are offline. Households without connections are likely to be more disadvantaged with regard to health care, employment opportunities, educational opportunities, and even entertainment.The "digital divide" is alive and well and still results in marginalization.

Tuning In And Tuning Out Technology, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha

Psychology Faculty Publications

Clearly the picture is complex. A large percentage of Americans benefit from the use of technology. The Internet can serve as a valuable tool for people of all ages. It can empower to be better informed about our health and enable us to connect with family, friends. It can help us do our more efficiently. But these benefits have costs. Connectivity both increases and decreases social isolation.

Family Reunions And Reminiscence, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha

Psychology Faculty Publications

Family reunions allow us to connect across the generations, to eat, drink, and reminisce about the past, to share stories of childhood adventures. Summer is the time for family reunions, a time to eat, drink, and tell stories.

Nature's Bounty: Free Therapy, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha

Psychology Faculty Publications

The Healing Power of Time Spent in Nature

Nature provides us with free therapy. Thirty minutes a day sitting in the park, walking in the woods, contemplating the waves on the beach promotes well being and increases happiness.

Creativity: A Perspective From Sufism: Love, Faith, And Experience As Paths To True Knowledge., V. Krishna Kumar

Psychology Faculty Publications

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Rites Of Spring: Reflecting On Another Noroos, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha

Psychology Faculty Publications

Spring rites are celebrated and acknowledged around the world. In Iran, the first day of Spring is also the first day of the New Year, or Noroos. Noroos is an ancient Zoroastrian holiday that Persians have celebrated with rituals that focus on the beginning and end of life, on rebirth, and on good and evil in the world. It is a time of reflection and renewal.

The Creative Life Of A Genius: Nobel Laureate P. A. M. Dirac: A Monosyllabic Creative Genius, V. Krishna Kumar

Psychology Faculty Publications

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Travelling Companions: The Healing Power Of Books, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha

Psychology Faculty Publications

Reading is tantamount to taking a mental holiday. On cold winter days books can take us away on adventures, to warm beaches, to a better understanding of ourselves and our lives. They can link us to memories of the past and lead us to new beginnings. Reading is a great stress reducer, unfortunately 23% of Americans did not read a single book in 2013. Researchers have found that reading can be a wonderful source of stress release.