Psychology · Clinical Psychology
Making college science, technology, engineering and math classrooms more inclusive raised grades for students from marginalized racial and ethnic groups by more than half a letter grade, compared with regular classes. A separate program aimed at building students’ resilience had little beneficial effect.
A systematic review of 87 studies finds that emergency volunteers are more likely to remain when they feel connected to their teams, prepared for their roles and treated fairly. Chronic overload, burnout, poor communication and a lack of recognition were linked with demotivation and withdrawal.
A narrative review in Discover Public Health examines how crisis media exposure affects older adults’ thinking, emotions, and disaster preparedness. The authors report that trusted, step-by-step information can support planning, while repeated graphic coverage and misinformation can increase stress and promote more viewing despite distress.
