Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2205: A New View
Posted on · Episode: 2205 The view from above: Another way of seeing. Today, a new look — at seeing things.
Tag: psychology
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2182: Believing in Magic
Posted on · Episode: 2182 Wondering why we believe in so much magic. Today, we believe magic.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2167: Proof
Posted on · Episode: 2167 Proof and Belief: Are they related? Today, proof and belief.
Town Square
What is behind our love of horror films and the psychology of fear?
Posted on · Experts in fear, both on and off-screen, weigh in on the reasons why filmgoers flock to slasher, spooky, and suspenseful movies.
Town Square
Self-Care Awareness Month Highlights The Causes And Solutions To Stress
Posted on · Mental health experts examine ways to reduce stress and why the term "self-care" is misunderstood.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: COVID-19, How To Talk To Kids About Racism, Reflection on George Floyd March (June 4, 2020)
Posted on · An epidemiologist shares updates on COVID-19; a psychologist discusses how to talk to kids about racism; and a Houstonian recalls a moment of unity between protesters and police.
Houston Matters
As More Texas Businesses Reopen, Are We Prepared For A Potential Second Wave of COVID-19?
Posted on · Experts weigh in on the possible medical, economic, and psychological ramifications of another potential surge of coronavirus infections.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Quarantine Fatigue, And City Finances Take A Hit (April 28, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Battling quarantine fatigue, City Controller Chris Brown, Texas farmers and COVID-19, and the life and work of Nobel Prize-winning Houston cancer researcher, Jim Allison.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Helping The Elderly Amid COVID-19, And The Psychological Effects Of Quarantine (March 19, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Helping the elderly during the COVID-19 crisis, the psychological effects of quarantine, our annual Houston Matters Spelling Bee, and how painting skills landed John Douglas on stage with ZZ Top and Aerosmith.
Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: What Scares Us (Or Doesn’t) About ‘Eli’ And Why We Love Horror
Posted on · Houston Matters takes on horror with the new Netflix film Eli and looks at why we enjoy being scared for entertainment.
Health & Science
Ethnic Differences Matter When Talking About Suicide Prevention, UH Research Suggests
Posted on · Suicide risk factors vary by ethnic group in the United States.
Houston Matters
Study: Prosperity Gospel Leads To Risky Financial Behavior
Posted on · Psychologists say it’s not just religious people who respond to those kinds of messages.
Houston Matters
How Might Harvey Affect Houstonians’ Thoughts On Future Storms?
Posted on · Every storm is different. So, how will Harvey shape our perceptions and preparations for the next big storm?
News
Post-Harvey Mental Health Support Sees Continued Demand, New Concerns
Posted on · School counselors are seeing further concerns underneath Harvey trauma
Houston Matters
Using Church as Mental Health Outreach
Posted on · Dr. Rheeda Walker is a psychology professor at the University of Houston, and she's the lead consultant for the Advancing Emotional Health initiative at Wheeler Baptist Church in Houston’s Third Ward. She holds free workshops at a number of African American churches in Houston on mental health awareness. The World Health Organization estimates one in […]