Resources
People deserve to have trustworthy and science-based information with which to make personally appropriate health and medical decisions for themselves, their families and the communities in which they live and work.
This Resources section is intended to provide you with information that will help you make optimal decisions that lead to the best possible health outcomes.
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The Uncertain Mind– How the Brain Handles the Unknown
This article provides an overview of different types of uncertainty and how Learn More
There’s A Lot of Uncertainty Right Now– This is What Science Says it Does to Our Minds, Our Bodies
This article provides an overview of what uncertainty is, what happens in Learn More
Certainty with Zakary Tormala
Dr. Zakary Tormala talks about what certainty is, how it affects people’s Learn More
Varieties of Uncertainty in Healthcare
This article discusses the prevalence of uncertainty in healthcare, emphasizing the impact Learn More
Helping Patients and Clinicians Manage Uncertainty During Clinical Care
Uncertainty introduces substantial complexity to the decision-making process for patients, impacting their Learn More
Building Trust During Scientific Uncertainty: How Do We Better Respond to Outbreaks?
This article summarizes key takeaways from a panel discussion hosted by Boston Learn More
The Effects of Communicating Uncertainty on Public Trust in Facts and Numbers
This peer-reviewed article investigates whether openly communicating scientific uncertainty undermines trust in Learn More
Communicating Scientific Uncertainty
This peer-reviewed article discusses the importance of effectively communicating uncertainty in science Learn More
Science Forward – Uncertainty
This video by Science Forward, an open educational resource from The City Learn More
The Relationship Between Uncertainty and Affect
This article discusses uncertainty as a fundamental aspect of human life and Learn More
Addressing Viral Medical Rumors and False or Misleading Information
This article includes case studies of organizations’ efforts to combat medical misinformation Learn More
Fighting Misinformation with Psychological Science
This video is a panel discussion including several leading researchers on the Learn More