[4] She was drawn to psychology from her experience in sports, noticing that mental and emotional factors play a huge role in athletic performance.
[3] As an athlete, I was always fascinated by the power of the mind and, in particular, how a person having the same physical capacity from one day to the next could have completely different results depending on their mental state.She received a B.A.
[10] Crum has looked into how modifying the mindset of cancer patients could positively impact their mental health, from diagnosis to remission.
A cancer diagnosis represents a heavy emotional stress for patients and families, leading to high rates of depression and anxiety.
[11][12] In the case of oral immunotherapy to treat food allergies, patients are exposed to small doses of allergens to desensitise them.
[13][14] More generally, Crum advocates for better doctor-patient interactions and psychosocial interventions during treatment as these can improve patient experiences through trust, leading to a more positive mindset.
[17] Her research has found that reframing regular work activities or chores as physical exercise led to better overall fitness levels among participants, even if their other lifestyle habits did not change.
Also of note was that compared with UK standards, the US film rating system is much more lax in its regulations surrounding messaging aimed at children.
[23] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Crum's research group surveyed the perceptions of Norwegians living above the Arctic Circle about winter and the isolation it can entail.
[24] This is consistent with Crum's previous work on stress and how acknowledging it, then acting to strengthen the values that are being threatened, can help to overcome it.