I agree with many of your concerns. Those of us who use secondary data are doing our best to apply best practices in transparent and credible ways. We have worked hard in the last decade to develop/use open science methods for secondary analysis to better research more broadly.

I'm thrilled to announce that I will be joining the Dept of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in STL this fall! Stay tuned for updates on the Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, & Psychopathology (SCRAP) Lab! Washington University in St. Louis

Excited to share that this fall I'll be starting as an Assoc Prof of Psychological & Brain Sciences Washington University in St. Louis! I'm thrilled to continue my research in increasing access to care for #eatingdisorders while also engaging in more teaching & mentoring, inc of clinical psych PhD students!

What textbook do folks recommend for undergraduate health psychology? A colleague and I are exploring a few options, but I want to make sure we haven't missed any good ones!

Can a sense of well-being positively impact the health of an aging brain?

Emily Willroth, assistant professor of psychological & brain sciences at #WashU , is shedding light on the preventative factors that may impact dementia prevalence in our aging populations.

I discuss the link between wellbeing and dementia in the latest Happiness Lab Podcast with Dr. Laurie Santos. How might wellbeing protect against cognitive decline and dementia? What factors may promote the wellbeing of people living with dementia?

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A Review in Nature Reviews Psychology examines the mechanisms responsible for intentional and naturally occurring personality change as well as mechanisms that promote stability, thereby limiting potential change. 🔒 go.nature.com/3x3sfXK

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Washington University in St. Louis WashU Office of Neuroscience Research Washington University in St. LouisArtSci has an open postdoc T32 spot focused on aging (psychaging.wustl.edu). Apply ( jobs.wustl.edu # JR80987). Or DM as I'm an alum of the program and also a current mentor.

On #InternationalDayOfHappiness , let's remember: happiness isn't just good for the soul but also vital for the brain. Higher levels of happiness are linked to lower risk of dementia. bit.ly/499QKjf

NEW: World Happiness Report 2024 is here! Explore the full report to understand the state of global happiness, the happiest countries in the world, and what we can learn about generational differences in wellbeing.

👉 worldhappiness.report 👈

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ICYMI! 👀

#WashU Assistant Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences Seanna discusses the importance of spaces created by Black women for Black girls.

We are so excited that Payton Rule will be continuing in the WELLab as a PhD Student in the Fall!

Congratulations to Iris Mauss for winning the SAS Mentorship in Affective Science Award!! #AffectScience2024