Inc: New Research Shows Expressing Gratitude is More Impactful Than You Think
By Jessica Stillman, Inc If you’re looking for a slam dunk finding in the social sciences, you need look no further than the vast research on gratitude. Study after study shows counting your blessings makes you happier, more resilient, and can even help you sleep better. Actually expressing your gratitude to others amplifies these benefits. […]
Police reform: In Huntington Beach, non-criminal mental emergencies go to Be Well OC
The medical crisis intervention experiment is based on a long-standing program in Oregon. Two-man crew rolls out in a big blue van determined to bring hope and help. By Theresa Walker, Orange County Register The call came in around noon, on the last Tuesday of September, a bit after Jimmy Mun and Phillip Oh started […]
Neuroscience Says Listening to This Song Reduces Anxiety by Up to 65 Percent
By Melanie Curtin, Inc.com Everyone knows they need to manage their stress. When things get difficult at work, school, or in your personal life, you can use as many tips, tricks, and techniques as you can get to calm your nerves. So here’s a science-backed one: make a playlist of the 10 songs found to be the most […]
McDonald’s Serves Up Free ‘Thank You Meals’ to Teachers and School Staff Across the US This Week
By Good News Network Next week, McDonald’s is making school day mornings a little brighter for educators and showing their appreciation with a free breakfast Thank You Meal. Teachers, administrators or school staff can simply head to any participating McDonald’s during breakfast hours from Oct. 11-15 and show a valid work ID for a free […]
New domestic violence resource center poised to address increased calls for help
By Theresa Walker, The Orange County Register Laura’s House in south Orange County adds more services to longtime effort in combating abuse. The oversized welcome mat outside the entrance to the newly opened Laura’s House Domestic Violence Resource Center in Aliso Viejo captures the mission of a group that has worked on behalf of victims […]
UC Davis Team Assists With Wildlife Impacted By Huntington Beach Oil Spill
By Laura Haefeli, CBS Sacramento DAVIS (CBS13) – Countless wildlife species are in danger as the Huntington Beach oil spill becomes one of the largest spills in Southern California history. News of the pipeline rupture in Southern California made its way to the UC Davis campus, which activated veterinary first responders with the Oiled Wildlife […]
Empathy Is The Most Important Leadership Skill According To Research
By Tracy Brower, Forbes Empathy has always been a critical skill for leaders, but it is taking on a new level of meaning and priority. Far from a soft approach it can drive significant business results. You always knew demonstrating empathy is positive for people, but new research demonstrates its importance for everything from innovation […]
Study Finds Small Acts of Kindness Can Bolster Students’ Health and Wellness
By Good News Network A small act of kindness can go a long way, say researchers, towards bolstering student health and wellness. Dr. John-Tyler Binfet and Dr. Sally Stewart at the University of British Columbia recently published a study that explores how the inclusion of a kindness assignment in an undergraduate course impacted student perceptions […]
McKinsey & Company: How Employers Can Improve Their Approach to Mental Health at Work
By Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto Employers benefit when they help employees to prioritize mental wellness, thereby reducing the stigma of mental-health issues, addressing disparities in their incidence and treatment, and providing support through formal structures and programs. No one is untouched, either directly or indirectly, by mental-health issues. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, one […]
Honoring & Remembering the Life of Paul Musco, By Rebecca Hall
I have wonderful memories of Paul Musco from both Chapman University and the Children’s Hospital Orange County (CHOC). He had a real talent for making those around him feel special. Each year, he thanked the Cast and Directors of the CHOC Follies for our service by providing lunch and commending us all for the impact our volunteerism had on CHOC. […]