Veronika Tait Ph.D.

4 Qualities of Extraordinary Altruists

Researchers have found unique characteristics in those who have anonymously donated a kidney to a stranger. What sets them apart from ordinary people, and what can we learn?

Researchers have found unique characteristics in those who have anonymously donated a kidney to a stranger. What sets them apart from ordinary people, and what can we learn?

Why the "Victim Mentality" Argument Upholds Inequality

Just as colorblindness perpetuates racism, ignoring economic realities excuses inequality.

Just as colorblindness perpetuates racism, ignoring economic realities excuses inequality.

Endorsing the “Poor but Happy” Trope Excuses Inequality

Do marginalized communities deserve their circumstances? Are many in poverty poor but happy? There are many creative ways we justify unfair systems.

Do marginalized communities deserve their circumstances? Are many in poverty poor but happy? There are many creative ways we justify unfair systems.

Why We May Be Tempted to Deny Ourselves Joy

Can you be happy, knowing there is so much suffering in the world? Here are reasons to remember you are worthy of joy at every opportunity.

Can you be happy, knowing there is so much suffering in the world? Here are reasons to remember you are worthy of joy at every opportunity.

Ways We Unconsciously Stifle Happiness

While it's important to express and validate negative emotions, let's not forget about the importance of positive ones.

While it's important to express and validate negative emotions, let's not forget about the importance of positive ones.

When Trauma Isn’t Worth the Post-Traumatic Growth

In the midst of all the topics following a national tragedy, be sure to make time for collective grief.

In the midst of all the topics following a national tragedy, be sure to make time for collective grief.

Helping Children Turn Down the Stress Dial

What happens when gentle parenting meets stress management research?

What happens when gentle parenting meets stress management research?

It’s Time to Talk About the Privilege of Self-Care

The responsibility of stress resiliency is more than a personal endeavor. Disadvantaged populations need companies, communities, and policy-makers to prioritize well-being.

The responsibility of stress resiliency is more than a personal endeavor. Disadvantaged populations need companies, communities, and policy-makers to prioritize well-being.

Building Resilience in the Face of Compassion Fatigue

Taking care of your own needs increases your capacity to aid others.

Taking care of your own needs increases your capacity to aid others.

Signs That Helping Others Is Hurting You

Showing continuous compassion to those who are suffering can take a mental toll. Here are signs that you are caring for others at the expense of your own well-being.

Showing continuous compassion to those who are suffering can take a mental toll. Here are signs that you are caring for others at the expense of your own well-being.