Social Cognition

  Protection of Habitat and Natural Resources Audubon protects nearly 9,500 acres of wildlife habitats throughout Rhode Island, making the organization the state’s largest land trust and one of the state's largest private landholders. Our conserved lands shelter and preserve watersheds, coastline, meadows and woodlands, maintaining pristine habitats where multitudes of wildlife species thrive. We add acreage to our refuge system through ownership and conservation easements. Our conservation efforts preserve sensitive habitats for animals and plants, revitalize endangered species, and save precious natural space from development. Audubon manages and maintains its conserved land through staff and volunteer efforts that guard against invasive species and inappropriate human use. We regularly form partnerships with government agencies and other not-for-profit organizations to ensure the success of conservation efforts. Audubon's conservation strategies are comprehensively visionary...

  What is depression? Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It’s also fairly common. The   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Source  estimates that 8.1 percent of American adults ages 20 and over had depression in any given 2-week period from 2013 to 2016. People experience depression in different ways. It may interfere with your daily work, resulting in lost time and lower productivity. It can also influence relationships and some chronic health conditions. Conditions that can get worse due to depression include: arthritis asthma cardiovascular disease cancer diabetes obesity It’s important to realize that feeling down at times is a normal part of life. Sad and upsetting events happen to everyone. But, if you’re feeling down or hopeless on a regular basis, you could be dealing with depression. Depression is considered a serious medi...