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Tomas Urbina
Freelancer
I graduated with a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis. I am passionate about social issues, and keeping up with current events, and understanding how I can best inform people around me in areas of science, technology, behavior, and education.
Articles
Health and Mental Wellness
Smart Communities, Healthier Minds: The Future of AI-Driven Mental Wellness
<p class="mb-4">As AI accessibility continues to grow, it is beneficial to understand the bidirectional relationship between artificial intelligence a...
December 16, 2025Read article
Health and Mental Wellness
Rewiring the Brain: How Neuroplasticity Is Changing Chronic Pain Treatment
<p class="mb-4">Building on the concept of chronic pain as a learned neurological pattern, recent advancements in neuroplasticity have opened doors to...
December 12, 2025Read article
Education
Designing Assessments for Authentic Understanding in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
<p class="mb-4">To ensure students are genuinely learning and not simply leveraging AI tools to complete their work, educators must shift toward asses...
December 8, 2025Read article
Health and Mental WellnessPublic Policy
Designing for Wellness: How Urban Nutrition Programs Can Boost Mental Health
<p class="mb-4">As the connection between gut health and mental wellness becomes clearer, municipal health departments and local agencies have an oppo...
December 1, 2025Read article
Education
Rethinking Financial Aid: Empowering Students with Grants, Guidance, and Grit
<p class="mb-4">In addition to scholarships and work-study programs, schools should actively guide students through the process of identifying and app...
November 25, 2025Read article
Education
Integrating Humanities into K-12 Education for Holistic Development
<p class="mb-4">Expanding access to humanities subjects such as psychology, philosophy, civics, and anthropology during the K-12 years offers students...
November 18, 2025Read article
Health and Mental Wellness
The Mental Edge: Integrating Brain Health into Modern Athletic Programs
<p class="mb-4">Athletes, particularly at the collegiate and professional levels, often focus intensely on physical conditioning, nutrition, and tacti...
November 17, 2025Read article
Health and Mental Wellness
Daily Habits That Support Brain Health Across the Lifespan
<p class="mb-4">One of the most effective ways to promote long-term cognitive health is to cultivate daily routines that support brain function. Regul...
November 12, 2025Read article
Education
Teacher Pay, Diversity, and Policy: A Blueprint for School Revitalization
<p class="mb-4">Addressing the intertwined challenges of declining performance and teacher shortages requires more than isolated interventions. It cal...
November 7, 2025Read article
EducationSustainability
Building Systems for Sustained Student Engagement Post-COVID
<p class="mb-4">The long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student engagement highlights the need for systemic changes rather than temporary fix...
November 4, 2025Read article
Health and Mental Wellness
Implementing Mindfulness-Based Interventions in High-Stress Occupations
<p class="mb-4">The integration of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) into daily routines for active military personnel, first responders, and law...
October 31, 2025Read article
Health and Mental Wellness
The Overlooked Crisis: Mental Health Challenges in Online Graduate Programs
<p class="mb-4">Online graduate students face a unique intersection of pressures: academic rigor, full-time employment, family responsibilities, and o...
October 25, 2025Read article
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