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Episode 3 - Why You Shouldn't Be Happy

What does it mean to be happy? Should happiness be our end goal? Or is seeking out true lifelong happiness a fool's errand? #MentalHealth #LifeAdvice #PositivePsychology Sources: Mathieu, M., & Gosling, S. (2012). The Accuracy or Inaccuracy of Affective Forecasts Depends on How Accuracy Is Indexed. Psychological Science, 23, 161 - 162. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797611427044 [https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797611427044].

Bonus Episode - RFK Jr's Concerning Plan For Autism Research

Raine investigates the National Health Institute's plan to research a cure for autism. They address several ethical and procedural concerns regarding the data collection process. NPR news article: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/23/nx-s1-5372695/autism-nih-rfk-medical-records #MentalHealth #Autism #Research

Episode 2 - How To Age Successfully

We all get old, but that doesn't mean its all doom and gloom. In this episode Raine goes over the evidence in terms of how to age successfully. Sources: Isaacowitz, D. M., Wadlinger, H. A., Goren, D., & Wilson, H. R. (2006). “Selective Preference in Visual Fixation Away From Negative Images in Old Age? An Eye-Tracking Study”: Correction. Psychology and Aging, 21(2), 221–221. https://doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.21.2.221

Episode 1 - I'm Feeling Depressed, What Should I Do?

Depression is often known as the common cold of mental health issues. In this episode Raine discusses five tips on what to do when those depressive symptoms start appearing. #MentalHealth #Depression #SelfHelp