Playfulness is often dismissed as lighthearted or optional, yet emerging research suggests it plays a meaningful role in how individuals adapt during periods of stress. Recent findings from Frontiers in Psychology introduce the concept of “lemonading,” a process in which...

We are pleased to announce that Nicole Weis, Director of Healing and Community Programs at the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Sports, Health & Wellness category in the...

Psychological resilience is often described in popular culture as a personal trait or a simple ability to “bounce back,” yet contemporary research presents a more complex and accurate understanding. Resilience is a dynamic process that unfolds over time and across multiple...

This article examines the limits of constant self-optimization and highlights psychological flexibility as a more sustainable foundation for resilience. A recent Psychology Today commentary argues that rigid self-improvement efforts—focused on productivity, perfection, and...

This article explores the connection between psychological resilience and lifespan, based on a large study of adults over 50 in the United States. The research found that people with higher levels of resilience had a significantly lower risk of death, even when accounting for...

We explore the critical role of social support in building psychological resilience. Drawing on current research, this highlights how supportive relationships—whether with family, peers, or communities—help individuals recover from stress, manage adversity, and maintain mental health. Social support enhances emotional safety, reduces isolation, and strengthens coping skills, making it one of the most powerful protective factors against long-term psychological harm. The piece encourages students and professionals to actively build and engage with supportive networks, and it offers access to peer-based resilience programs through Milestone Resilience Care.

Recent research from UCLA Health highlights how the gut microbiome and brain activity work together to influence resilience — our ability to manage and recover from stress. By comparing brain scans, gut bacteria activity, and psychological traits in 116 healthy adults, the study found that...

By incorporating interactions with animals like llamas into therapy sessions, Milestones helps clients build emotional regulation, resilience, and trust. Events like this show how the healing power of human-animal connection can extend beyond clinical settings into our everyday campus community.