wellness

What are the benefits of mindfulness? Take this interdisciplinary minor and find out.

The minor weaves in religious studies, psychology courses, and health sciences, says Laura Dudley, assistant clinical professor of applied psychology at Northeastern who teaches a course titled Introduction to Mindfulness. Students will consider how to be mindful consumers of social media, how to use money mindfully, and also consider in what situations they are mindless.

• by Eva Botkin-Kowacki   May 13, 2021

Why this engineering professor starts class with a meditation

Meditation is not what you might expect in an engineering class. But amid pandemic stress, professor Susan Freeman starts every class with a mindfulness practice.

• by Eva Botkin-Kowacki   March 24, 2021

COVID-19 has been hard on our mental health. Here are some ways to keep practicing mindfulness and resilience.

After a year of disease, death, Zoom meetings, and social distancing, it can feel hard to stay positive, says Kristen Lee, associate teaching professor of behavioral science. News@Northeastern sat down with Lee to chat about her research in resilience and brain science, and how to maintain mindfulness through everyday practices.

• by Alison Booth and Brilee Weaver   March 23, 2021

Health fair targets flu season

Wednesday’s 7th annual Bouvé Health Fair and Flu Clinic will feature free flu shots and health screenings as well as prizes for some 250 students, faculty, and staff.

• by Joe O'Connell   October 1, 2013