Learn about the effects of loneliness from our very own Julianne Holt-Lunstad, an expert in loneliness and isolation who is working to change the strategy for social connection.
Rebecca Lundwall is the head researcher on a project designed to see if bacteria in babies' feces can help detect autism earlier. Hopefully this data could be used to create a biological test for autism in young children. See the interview on KSL here.
A BYU school psychology grad student's research found that wellness centers reduced anxiety and depression in students. There is hope to increase wellness centers all around to spread the support and coping mechanisms provided through these centers. Read more here!
BYU research found that beyond increasing overall happiness and well-being, indebtedness to God is related to increased religious involvement, spirituality, attachment to God and pro-social behavior.
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