Current Projects

Research Publications

2026

Clinton, M., Sinnott, F., Kaleta, B., Campbell, S., Harper, A., Burke, J., & O’Keeffe, J. (2026). Valuing urban natural capital for health and resilience: A stakeholder-informed system dynamics model for Dublin. Environmental Advances, Article 100683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envadv.2026.100683

Laiti, J., & Burke, J. (2026). Mindful digital engagement: Leveraging everyday technology to enhance youth resilience. In A. Gokmen et al. (Eds.), Growing up resilient: Ways to build resilience in youth for tough times (pp. 55–73). Springer Nature Switzerland.

McCrory, S., Sharif, F., Burke, J., & Harper, A. (2026). Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Ireland. Irish Medical Journal, 119(1), 17.

2025

Al Ghanim, S., Kaleta, B., Campbell, S., O’Keeffe, J., & Burke, J. (2025). Nature’s heart: A scoping review of the impact of nature-based interventions for cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaf074

Burke, J. (2025). The foundation of positive psychology: A compilation of key studies, theory, and practice. Routledge.

Burke, J., Giraldez-Hayes, A., & Dunne, P. J. (2025). Meliotropic wellbeing mindset: A catalyst for sustaining long-term wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1637864. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1637864

Burke, J., Scott, C., & Corrigan, S. (2025). From bees to community bliss: Exploring the effects of a beekeeping intervention on a rural community’s wellbeing (Preprint). https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/dy6uf_v1

Collins, M., Burke, J., Crowley-Henry, M., & Harper, A. (2025). Bridging and bonding generations. RCSI.

Dunne, P. J., Byrne, E., Burke, J., & Duggan, A. (2025). Meliotropism: A new concept in positive health sciences and human flourishing (Preprint). Center for Open Science. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/agphy_v1

Giraldez-Hayes, A., & Burke, J. (2025). Arts as positive psychology interventions. In A. Giraldez-Hayes, M. E. P. Seligman, & Burke, J. (Eds.), The international Routledge handbook of wellbeing arts (pp. 112–123). Routledge.

Giraldez-Hayes, A., Seligman, M. E. P., & Burke, J. (Eds.). (2025). The international Routledge handbook of wellbeing arts: Arts and everyday aesthetics as positive psychology interventions. Routledge.

Giraldez-Hayes, A., Seligman, M. E. P., & Burke, J. (2025). Delineating the field of wellbeing arts. In A. Giraldez-Hayes, M. E. P. Seligman, & Burke, J. (Eds.), The international Routledge handbook of wellbeing arts (pp. 3–9). Routledge.

Harper, A., Sharif, F., & Burke, J. (2025). Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in Ireland: Wellbeing, living experience, and the need for change. RCSI University of Medicine.

Kaleta, B., Campbell, S., O’Keeffe, J., & Burke, J. (2025). Nature-based interventions: A systematic review of reviews. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1625294. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1625294

Loughnane, C., Burke, J., Byrne, E., Inglesias Cans, M., Scott, C., Collins, M., … Dunne, P. J. (2025). Positive Health coaching: A conceptual analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1597867.

PsyTales. (2025). PsyTales pedagogical booklet. https://psytales.eu/tales-library/

PsyTales. (2025). Theory meets practice: Introducing health and wellbeing in the classroom. https://psytales.eu/wellbeing-in-the-classroom/

PsyTales. (2025). Wellbeing in the classroom: The European practices analysis report. https://psytales.eu/wellbeing-in-the-classroom/

Scott, C., Burke, J., & Collins, M. E. (2025). Coaching for oral health. In J. Passmore et al. (Eds.), The health and wellbeing coaches’ handbook (pp. 116–130). Routledge.

Sweeney, A., & Burke, J. (2025). The impact of mindful pedagogy on creativity in higher education students. International Journal of Educational Research Open, 9, 100504. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedro.2025.100504

Sweeney, A., & Burke, J. (2025). The Mindful Kitchen project: Applied wellbeing in culinary education. In A. Giraldez-Hayes, M. E. P. Seligman, & Burke, J. (Eds.), The international Routledge handbook of wellbeing arts (pp. 223–236). Routledge.

2024

Burke, J., Boniwell, I., Frates, B., Lianov, L., & O’Boyle, C. A. (Eds.). (2024). The Routledge international handbook of Positive Health. Routledge.

Burke, J., Clarke, D., & O’Keeffe, J. (2024). Greening the mind: The power of integrating positive and environmental education for improving well-being in schools. In A. Gokmen & M. Yildirim (Eds.), Handbook of positive school psychology: Evidence-based strategies for youth well-being (pp. 237–250). Springer.

Burke, J., Corrigan, S., Clarke, D., & O’Keeffe, J. (2024). Positive psychology and biodiversity conservation. Routledge.

Burke, J., Dunne, P. J., & Byrne, E. (2024). Positive health interventions. In Burke, J. et al. (Eds.), The Routledge international handbook of Positive Health (pp. 191–207). Routledge.

Burke, J., Dunne, P. J., Byrne, E., & O’Boyle, C. A. (2024). Positive health: The basics. Routledge.

Burke, J., & Dunne, P. J. (2024). Mind meets body: Lifestyle medicine and positive psychology interventions for schools. In A. Gokmen & M. Yildirim (Eds.), Handbook of positive school psychology: Evidence-based strategies for youth well-being (pp. 193–207). Springer.

Burke, J., & Corrigan, S. (2024). Bee well: A positive psychological impact of a pro-environmental intervention on beekeepers’ and their families’ wellbeing. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1354408. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1354408

Irmischer, K., Cans, M. I., Burke, J., & Sweeney, A. (2024). Self-compassion enhances intuitive eating patterns in middle-aged adults. Journal of Happiness and Health, 4(2), 63–70. https://doi.org/10.47602/johah.v4i2.72

Kelly, R., & Burke, J. (2024). Coaching for heart health and recovery. In J. Passmore et al. (Eds.), The health and wellbeing coaches’ handbook (pp. 100–115). Routledge.

Lianov, L., & Burke, J. (2024). Lifestyle medicine inside and out: Using positive psychology in healthy lifestyles for positive health. Routledge.

O’Boyle, C. A., Lianov, L., Burke, J., Frates, B., & Boniwell, I. (2024). Positive health: An emerging new construct. In J. Burke et al. (Eds.), The Routledge international handbook of positive health (pp. 2–23). Routledge.

Scott, C., Burke, J., Collins, M., & Byrne, E. (2024). A review of behavioural approaches to support oral hygiene in adolescent orthodontic patients (Protocol registration INPLASY2024100102).

2023

Burke, J., Clarke, D., O’Keeffe, J., & Meehan, T. (2023). The impact of blue and green spaces on wellbeing: A review of reviews through a positive psychology lens. Journal of Happiness and Health, 3(2), 93–108. https://doi.org/10.47602/johah.v3i2.48

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2023). Capstone projects and final-year projects in psychology. Routledge.

Burke, J., & Meehan, T. (2023). Childlessness as a springboard for post-traumatic growth. Irish Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 23(1), 4–9.

Burke, J., & O’Donovan, R. (2023). Gratitude as a protective factor against burnout in healthcare professionals: A systematic review. British Journal of Healthcare Management. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2023.0024

Doran, A., Burke, J., & Healy, C. (2023). The domino effect. Irish Teachers’ Journal, 11, 61–71.

Egan, D., Forde, U., Galligan, O., & Burke, J. (2023). Leadership matters. Irish Teachers’ Journal, 11, 41–60.

Garvey, A., & Burke, J. (2023). From risk to resilience: Impact of solution-focused coaching on teacher efficacy in supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs. International Coaching Psychology Review, 18(2), 56–69. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsicpr.2023.18.2.56

Kronsbein, K., Belovski, M., & Burke, J. (2023). Retired high-flyers: Exploring the impact of accomplishment on well-being in retired female CEOs. Work, Aging and Retirement. https://doi.org/10.1093/workar/waab032

Lianov, L. S., & Burke, J. (2023). Positive psychology approaches. In G. Merlo & C. P. Fagundes (Eds.), Lifestyle psychiatry through the lens of behavioral medicine (pp. 35–48). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1201/b22810-9

2022

Arslan, G., Burke, J., & Majercakova Albertova, S. (2022). Strength-based parenting. Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 39(2), 161–170.

Burke, J. (2022). Positive psychology and school bullying. In A. Giraldez-Hayes & Burke, J. (Eds.), Applied positive school psychology (pp. 173–179). Routledge.

Burke, J. (2022). Positive relationships. In A. Giraldez-Hayes & Burke, J. (Eds.), Applied positive school psychology (pp. 23–28). Routledge.

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2022). Undertaking capstone projects in education: A practical guide for students. Routledge.

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2022). Doing a cryptic crossword without clues: Exploring the factors that protected the wellbeing of school leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic uncertainty. In H. Aker & M. Aiken (Eds.), Cyberchondria, health literacy, and the role of media on society’s perception of medical information (pp. 45–60). IGI Global.

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2022). Wellbeing in UK schools. Maynooth University.

Burke, J., & Dunne, P. J. (2022). Lifestyle medicine pillars as predictors of psychological flourishing. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 963806. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.963806

Burke, J., & Mc Guckin, C. (2022). Bullying and character development: An examination of character strengths associated with bullying and cyberbullying in post-primary schools in Ireland. Journal of Character Education, 18(1), 51–67.

Burke, J., Dunne, P., Meehan, T., O’Boyle, C., & van Nieuwerburgh, C. (2022). Positive health: 100+ research-based tools. Routledge.

Burke, J., Kinnarney, P., & Salokangas, M. (2022). “Split in all directions.” Journal of School Leadership and Management, 42(2), 110–125.

Dempsey, M., & Burke, J. (2022). Pedagogy for wellbeing. In A. Giraldez-Hayes & Burke, J. (Eds.), Applied positive school psychology (pp. 212–219). Routledge.

Giraldez-Hayes, A., & Burke, J. (2022). Applied positive school psychology. Routledge.

Kenny, M., Burke, J., & Grummel, B. (2022). The Youthreach employee wellbeing report 2022: A review of employee experience of working in the Youthreach sector. Maynooth University.

Lucey, C., & Burke, J. (2022). Positive leadership in practice: A model for our future. Routledge.

Lyons, M., & Burke, J. (2022). “When everyone is rowing the boat together”: Exploring teachers’ perspectives on distributed leadership using an appreciative inquiry approach. Journal of School Leadership and Management, 42(1), 1–12.

O’Donovan, R., & Burke, J. (2022). Factors associated with post-traumatic growth in healthcare professionals: A systematic review of the literature. Healthcare, 10(12), 2524. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10122524

Sanders, C., Burke, J., & Muzyk, A. (2022). Contributing to a healthier world: Exploring the impact of wellbeing on nursing burnout. Journal of Happiness and Health, 2(2), 70–86. https://doi.org/10.47602/johah.v2i2.14

2021

Arslan, G., & Burke, J. (2021). Positive education to promote flourishing. Journal of School and Educational Psychology, 1, 1–5.

Burke, J. (2021). The ultimate guide to implementing wellbeing programmes for schools. Routledge.

Burke, J. (2021). Positive cyberpsychology: A conceptual framework of an emerging field. In A. Kostic & D. Chadee (Eds.), Positive psychology: An international perspective (pp. 85–101). Wiley.

Burke, J. (2021). “It means a lot to us”: Heeding the voices of the BOM chairpersons in schools in Ireland. CPSMA.

Burke, J., & Arslan, G. (2021). A new forum for sharing happiness and health research. Journal of Happiness and Health, 1, 1–3.

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2021). One month before COVID-19 and one year after. Maynooth University.

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2021). Wellbeing in post-COVID schools. Maynooth University.

Dempsey, M., & Burke, J. (2021). Flourishing during COVID-19: Exploration of the factors that impacted the wellbeing of school leaders during the pandemic in Ireland. Journal of School and Educational Psychology, 1(1), 28–39.

O’Brien, S. E., & Burke, J. (2021). Heliotropic leadership: An examination of the role that PsyCap plays in enhancing teachers’ morale. Journal of School and Educational Psychology, 1(1), 17–25. https://www.journalofschoolpsychology.com/index.php/josep/article/view/7

Quinn, P., McGilloway, S., & Burke, J. (2021). COVID-19 and the class of 2020: A national study of the mental health and wellbeing of Leaving Certificate students in Ireland. Irish Educational Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916564

Trom, G., & Burke, J. (2021). Positive psychology intervention (PPI) coaching: An experimental application of coaching to improve the effectiveness of gratitude intervention. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research & Practice, 14(1), 1–12.

2020

Burke, J., & Arslan, G. (2020). Positive education and school psychology during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 4(2), 137–139.

Burke, J., & Dempsey, M. (2020). COVID-19 in primary schools in Ireland. Maynooth University.

Dempsey, J., & Burke, J. (2020). COVID-19 in primary schools in Ireland: A follow-up report. Maynooth University.

Quinn, P., McGilloway, S., & Burke, J. (2020). The class of 2020: The experience of Leaving Certificate students during COVID-19 in Ireland. Maynooth University.

Earlier publications

Dunleavy, G. & Burke, J. (2019). Fostering a sense of belonging at an international school in France: An experimental study. Journal of Educational and Child Psychology, 36(4), 34-45.

Burke, J. & Minton, S.J. (2019).  Wellbeing in post-primary schools in Ireland: The assessment and contribution of character strengths. Journal of Irish Educational Studies, 37(3)177-192.

Burke, J. & Passmore, J. (2019). Strengths based coaching: A positive psychology intervention. In L.E. van Zyl & S. Rothmann (Eds.) Positive psychological interventions: Approaches to capacity development within multi-cultural context (vol 1). Springer.

Hughes, N. & Burke, J. (2018). Sleeping with the frenemy: How restricting “bedroom use” of smartphones impacts happiness and wellbeing. Computers in Human Behaviour, 85, 236-244.

Burke, J. & Stephens, E. (2018). Applying positive psychology to sex addition. In T. Birchard & J. Benfield (Eds.) The Routledge international handbook of sexual addiction. London/New York: Routledge.

Burke, J. (2018). Conceptual framework for a positive psychology coaching practice. Coaching Psychologists, 14(1), 16-25.

Burke, J (2018). The languishing limbo: Coaching for wellbeing. Coaching Today, 26, 12-17.

Burke, J. (2018). The clinical practice of well-being. The Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, 17(4), 14-17.

Van Nieuwerburgh, C., Lomas, & Burke, J. (2018). Editorial. Integrating coaching and positive psychology: Concepts and practice. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 11(2), 99-101.

Audin, K., Burke, J., & Ivtzan, I. (2018). Compassion Fatigue, compassion satisfaction and work engagement in residential childcare. The Scottish Journal of Residential Childcare, 17(3).

Round, J. & Burke, J. (2018). A dream of retirement: The longitudinal experiences and perceived retirement wellbeing of recent retirees following a tailored positive psychology intervention linking Best Possible Self expressive writing with goal-setting. International Coaching Psychology Review, 13(2), 28-46.

Zhu, J.J., Lomas, T., Burke, J. Ivtzan, I. (2017). Exploring the role of purpose in the lives of career changers: A qualitative inquiry. Journal of Positive Psychology and Well-being, 1(2), 109-128.

Burke, J. & Hackett, M. (2017). When Irish eyes are smiling: Irish therapists’ well-being and their passion for the work of counselling & psychotherapy. Irish Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 17 (3), 20-26.

Burke, J. (2016). Posttraumatic Growth: Examining an increase of optimism amongst targets of bullying in Ireland. The Irish Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy 16(2), 11-15.

Burke, J. & Minton, S.J. (2016). Rethinking well-being: Deficit vs strength approach in measuring the impact of bullying and cyberbullying in schools. In C. Mc Guckin & L. Corcoran (Eds.) Bullying and Cyberbullying: Prevalence, Psychological Impacts and Intervention Strategies. New York: Nova.

Popular and professional articles

Burke, J. (2025, December 19). Positive psychology experts don’t follow their own advice: What they actually do may be the key to wellbeing. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/positive-psychology-experts-dont-follow-their-own-advice-what-they-actually-do-may-be-the-key-to-wellbeing-266737

Burke, J. (2025, March 13). How to combat the post-Christmas slump. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-to-combat-the-post-christmas-slump-272039

Burke, J. (2025, February 24). Dick Van Dyke credits his longevity to his positive outlook – and research says optimists live longer. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/dick-van-dyke-credits-his-longevity-to-his-positive-outlook-and-research-says-optimists-live-longer-271320

Burke, J. (2025, February 20). Feel like you’re in a funk? Here’s what you can do to get out of it – and how you can prevent it from happening in the future. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/feel-like-youre-in-a-funk-heres-what-you-can-do-to-get-out-of-it-and-how-you-can-prevent-it-from-happening-in-the-future-235986

Burke, J. (2024, April 18). Fearful of reaching your next milestone age? A psychologist’s tips to combat the birthday blues. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/fearful-of-reaching-your-next-milestone-age-a-psychologists-tips-to-combat-the-birthday-blues-255799

Burke, J. (2024, March 12). The conundrum of overusing kindness. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202403/the-conundrum-of-overusing-kindness

Burke, J. (2024, January 17). Workplace wellbeing programmes often don’t work — but here’s how to make them better. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/workplace-wellbeing-programmes-often-dont-work-but-heres-how-to-make-them-better-239040

Burke, J. (2023, November 2). The joy of birdwatching: Research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/the-joy-of-birdwatching-research-shows-it-can-improve-mental-health-and-foster-a-sense-of-wellbeing-229139

Burke, J. (2023, September 20). Finding joy in the little things really can benefit your wellbeing, a scientist explains. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/finding-joy-in-the-little-things-really-can-benefit-your-wellbeing-a-scientist-explains-222020

Burke, J. (2023, August 24). Strength-based parenting. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202308/strength-based-parenting

Burke, J. (2023, August 13). The power of reminiscence. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202308/the-power-of-reminiscence

Burke, J. (2023, May 13). Five ways to be a good housemate to your parents. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/five-ways-to-be-a-good-housemate-to-your-parents-206300

Burke, J. (2023, May 10). Four types of humour. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202305/the-4-types-of-humor

Burke, J. (2023, March 22). Having low expectations probably won’t make us happier — here’s what psychology research says. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/having-low-expectations-probably-wont-make-us-happier-heres-what-psychology-research-says-203084

Burke, J. (2023, February 14). Reflections on love songs and wellbeing. Museum of Childhood Ireland. https://museumofchildhood.ie/reflections-on-love-songs-and-wellbeing-2/

Burke, J. (2023, February 7). How to flourish in third level education. Education Matters. https://educationmatters.ie/how-to-flourish-in-third-level/

Burke, J. (2023, January 5). How seeing and listening to birds can improve well-being. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202301/how-seeing-and-listening-to-birds-can-improve-well-being

Burke, J. (2022, November 28). Has the pandemic changed our personalities? New research suggests we’re less open, agreeable and conscientious. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/has-the-pandemic-changed-our-personalities-new-research-suggests-were-less-open-agreeable-and-conscientious-191308

Burke, J. (2022, November 19). Reduce disease and flourish: The power of lifestyle medicine. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202211/reduce-disease-and-flourish

Burke, J. (2022, September 24). Tiga cara untuk mengatasi kecemasan yang dirasakan banyak orang di akhir pekan. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/tiga-cara-untuk-mengatasi-kecemasan-yang-dirasakan-banyak-orang-di-akhir-pekan-189235

Burke, J. (2022, August 23). Three ways to tackle the Sunday scaries: The anxiety and dread many people feel at the end of the weekend. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/three-ways-to-tackle-the-sunday-scaries-the-anxiety-and-dread-many-people-feel-at-the-end-of-the-weekend-187313

Burke, J. (2022, July 30). The different shades of gratitude. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202207/the-different-shades-of-gratitude

Burke, J. (2022, July 28). Les psychologues s’intéressent généralement au passé — et si c’était une erreur? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/les-psychologues-sinteressent-generalement-au-passe-et-si-cetait-une-erreur-185650

Burke, J. (2022, July 11). Annual leave: Here’s the evidence for why you should use it up and how to make the most of it. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/annual-leave-heres-the-evidence-for-why-you-should-use-it-up-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-it-185503

Burke, J. (2022, June 15). Psychologists have traditionally focused on the past — what if that’s all wrong? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/psychologists-have-traditionally-focused-on-the-past-what-if-thats-all-wrong-182308

Burke, J. (2022, May 25). 3 alasan mengapa Anda justru stres ketika mencoba untuk rileks — ini tips mengatasinya. The Conversation.  https://theconversation.com/3-alasan-mengapa-anda-justru-stres-ketika-mencoba-untuk-rileks-ini-tips-mengatasinya-181431

Burke, J. (2022, May 1). Becoming your best retired self. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ie/blog/the-good-life-ritual/202205/becoming-your-best-retired-self

Burke, J. (2022, April 22). Three reasons why you feel stressed when trying to relax — and what you can do about it. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/three-reasons-why-you-feel-stressed-when-trying-to-relax-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-179882

Burke, J. (2022, April 12). Guilt — when it is useful, and what to do if it takes over your life. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/guilt-when-it-is-useful-and-what-to-do-if-it-takes-over-your-life-180353

Burke, J. (2022, March 15). Languishing: What to do if you’re feeling restless, apathetic or empty. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/languishing-what-to-do-if-youre-feeling-restless-apathetic-or-empty-174994

Burke, J. (2022, January 10). Why do we feel so “blah” after Christmas? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-do-we-feel-so-blah-after-christmas-172810

Burke, J. (2022, January 3). Why some people find it harder to be happy. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-some-people-find-it-harder-to-be-happy-171692

Burke, J. (2022, January 1). Five a day will keep the doctors away, or will they? The Journal.ie. https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/wellness-and-nutrition-5632139-Jan2022/

Burke, J. (2022). Alight your team with positive leadership. In Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2022 (pp. 273–274). Education Matters. https://irelandseducationyearbook.ie/downloads/IEYB2022/Ireland%27s%20Education%20Yearbook%202022.pdf

Burke, J. (2022). How to flourish in third-level education. In Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2022 (pp. 256–258). Education Matters. https://irelandseducationyearbook.ie/downloads/IEYB2022/Ireland%27s%20Education%20Yearbook%202022.pdf

Burke, J. (2021, August 31). Return to the office: Workplace tips emerging from COVID-19. RTÉ Brainstorm. https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0831/1243847-return-to-the-office-workplace-covid-tips/

Burke, J. (2021, August 18). The pursuit of happiness can leave us miserable — and positive psychology isn’t always to blame. RTÉ Brainstorm. https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0818/1241534-pursuit-of-happiness-miserable-positive-psychology/

Burke, J. (2021, August 16). Jak w codziennym życiu wykorzystywać swoje mocne strony: 5 wskazówek [How to use your strengths in everyday life: 5 tips]. Zwierciadło. https://zwierciadlo.pl/psychologia/30272,1,jak-w-codziennym-zyciu-wykorzystywac-swoje-mocne-strony-5-wskazowek.read

Burke, J. (2021, May 28). Kilka chwil tylko dla siebie: medytacja uważności [A few moments just for yourself: mindfulness meditation]. Zwierciadło. https://zwierciadlo.pl/psychologia/28896,1,kilka-chwil-tylko-dla-siebie–medytacja-uwaznosci.read

Burke, J. (2021, April 7). Reflections on how not to cause harm to children. Museum of Childhood Ireland. https://museumofchildhood.ie/reflections-on-how-not-to-cause-harm-to-children/

Burke, J. (2021, January 14). Jakie są Twoje największe atuty? Ćwiczenie poprawiające nastrój [What are your greatest strengths? Mood-improving exercise]. Zwierciadło. https://zwierciadlo.pl/psychologia/25576,1,jakie-sa-twoje-najwieksze-atuty-cwiczenie-poprawiajace-nastroj.read

Burke, J. (2021, December). This year, let go of the “perfect Christmas” and choose self-compassion. TheJournal.ie. https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/self-compassion-at-christmas-5631974-Dec2021/

Burke, J. (2020, November 16). Jak podnieść się po bolesnym rozstaniu: o wychodzeniu z porad rozwodowej traumy [How to pick yourself up after a painful breakup: on moving beyond post-divorce trauma]. Zwierciadło. https://zwierciadlo.pl/psychologia/17798,1,jak-podniesc-sie-po-bolesnym-rozstaniu-o-wychodzeniu-z-porozwodowej-traumy.read

Burke, J. (2020). I study the science of happiness — here’s how I’m going to stay positive during Level 5 lockdown. Irish Independent. https://www.independent.ie/life/dr-jolanta-burke-i-study-the-science-of-happiness-heres-how-im-going-to-stay-positive-during-level-5-lockdown/39918655.html

Burke, J. (2019, July 9). Well-being of students starts to decline from the moment they enter secondary school. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/well-being-of-students-starts-to-decline-from-the-moment-they-enter-secondary-school-119260

Burke, J. (2018, January 12). ‘Blue Monday’ is a hoax — but it could become the most depressing day of the year if you don’t watch out. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/blue-monday-is-a-hoax-but-it-could-become-the-most-depressing-day-of-the-year-if-you-dont-watch-out-89988

Burke, J. (2017, July 11). Positive self-deception: Stop beating yourself up. A Lust For Life. https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/positive-self-deception-stop-beating-yourself-up

Burke, J. (2017, March 19). Challenge yourself and watch your life change for the better. A Lust For Life. https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/challenge-yourself-and-watch-your-life-change-for-the-better

Burke, J. (2017, December 1). To err is human. A Lust For Life.  https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/to-err-is-human

Burke, J. (2016, January 13). Five reasons why we (eventually) become happier as we get older. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/five-reasons-why-we-eventually-become-happier-as-we-get-older-68618

Burke, J. (2015, October 12). Feel the fear and do it anyway: 3 tips to help you find courage. A Lust For Life. https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway-3-tips-to-help-you-find-courage

Burke, J. (2014, October 2). If Christmas is so merry, then why am I feeling so bad? A Lust For Life. https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/if-christmas-is-so-merry-then-why-am-i-feeling-so-bad

Burke, J. (2014, December 1). How to survive a Christmas family spat. A Lust For Life. https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/how-to-survive-a-christmas-family-spat

Burke, J. (2014, December 22). The madness of Christmas shopping: Don’t let consumerism consume you. A Lust For Life. https://www.alustforlife.com/tools/mental-health/the-madness-of-christmas-shopping-dont-let-consumerism-consume-you

Burke, J., & Curtis, A. (2022, October 25). Seasonal depression: Small things you can do every day to cope. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/seasonal-depression-small-things-you-can-do-every-day-to-cope-192453

Burke, J., & Dunne, P. J. (2023, March 3). Joy is good for your body and your mind – three ways to feel it more often. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/joy-is-good-for-your-body-and-your-mind-three-ways-to-feel-it-more-often-198276

Burke, J., & Dunne, P. J. (2022, January 10). How to remain youthful and resilient despite stress. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-to-remain-youthful-and-resilient-despite-stress-173173

Burke, J., Dunne, P. J., & Doran, A. (2023). When the mind meets the body: Health and wellbeing for schools. In B. Mooney (Ed.), Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2023 (pp. [page numbers]). Education Matters. https://irelandseducationyearbook.ie/downloads/IEYB2023/Ireland%27s%20Education%20Yearbook%202023.pdf

Burke, J., & Laiti, J. (2022, December 27). Holiday burnout: Why it happens – and three research-proven ways to help you recover. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/holiday-burnout-why-it-happens-and-three-research-proven-ways-to-help-you-recover-195609

Burke, J.,& Meehan, T. (2026, February 13). How to fall in love with strangers: Human emotions, strangers, love, positivity resonance, vagus nerve, oxytocin. RTÉ Brainstorm. https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2026/0213/1278974-human-emotions-strangers-love-positivity-resonance-vagus-nerve-oxytocin/

Doran, A., & Burke, J. (2022). The impact of school leadership on teachers’ wellbeing. In E. O’Connor (Ed.), Ireland’s Education Yearbook 2022 (pp. 194–198). Education Matters. https://irelandseducationyearbook.ie/downloads/IEYB2022/Ireland%27s%20Education%20Yearbook%202022.pdf

Harrow, S., Power, A., Burke, J., Dover, R., & Nelson, R. (2023, August 3). Five must-read summer non-fiction books – reviewed by our experts. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/five-must-read-summer-non-fiction-books-reviewed-by-our-experts-207583

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2024, December 27). Tener hijos nos hace más felices… The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/tener-hijos-nos-hace-mas-felices-220385

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2024, January 4). Avoir des enfants rend-il plus heureux ? Voici ce qu’en dit la science. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/avoir-des-enfants-rend-il-plus-heureux-voici-ce-quen-dit-la-science-219559

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2023, November 30). Does having children make you happier? Here’s what the research suggests. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/does-having-children-make-you-happier-heres-what-the-research-suggests-209540

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2023, May 3). Women are tired of our worth being measured by whether we are mothers. The Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/05/03/women-are-tired-of-our-worth-being-measured-by-whether-we-are-mothers/

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2023). Back-to-school anxiety: Seven tips to help children cope. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/back-to-school-anxiety-seven-tips-to-help-children-cope-209936

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2022, March 14). An excess of empathy can be bad for your mental health. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/an-excess-of-empathy-can-be-bad-for-your-mental-health-178677

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2021, December 17). Three techniques to help you cope with Christmas stress. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/three-techniques-to-help-you-cope-with-christmas-stress-173279

Meehan, T., & Burke, J. (2021, November 29). Reflections on having a playful Christmas. Museum of Childhood Ireland.  https://museumofchildhood.ie/reflections-on-having-a-playful-christmas/

Reschke, C., & Burke, J. (2023, April 8). How to rewire your brain to feel good on Mondays. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-to-rewire-your-brain-to-feel-good-on-mondays-199236

Van Nieuwerburgh, C., & Burke, J. (2022, February 22). Why the pursuit of happiness can be bad for you – and what you should pursue instead. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-the-pursuit-of-happiness-can-be-bad-for-you-and-what-you-should-pursue-instead-176838

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