Author

Ben Seal

Ben Seal is a freelance journalist based in Philadelphia who writes about our relationships with one another and the world around us. More of his work is available on his website, ben-seal.com

Ben's Latest Articles

Hive Mind: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Beekeeping

Emerging research shows the healing power of the hive for people grappling with stress and trauma.

‘We Take Care of Each Other’: Inside the Prison That Could Change Incarceration in America

This prison outside Philadelphia is modeled on prisons in Norway and Sweden that are considered the most humane and effective in the world. "It’s a transformational approach to how we think about prisons," said a Pennsylvania state legislator.

Take our reader survey and help shape MindSite News reporting

Close the CTA