Video Games Were Blamed for Hurting Mental Health — New Research Says They Do the Opposite
New research challenges old stereotypes about gaming’s impact on well-being.
Tag: mental health
Around 1 in 5 under 50s may be living with genital herpes — many don’t even know it
Well, I didn't have herpes on my Christmas bingo card.
Cannabis may help you sleep better. But there’s a catch
For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.
Study shows doing a PhD is really bad for your mental health — and absolutely no one is surprised
We've known for years that doing a PhD can be enormously stressful, but there's little progress.
The Existential Impact of Doomscrolling: What You Need to Know
Researchers reveal the existential dangers of doomscrolling.
A strikingly high percentage of mental health problems comes from childhood maltreatment
We knew childhood abuse was a big problem, but the scale of it is striking.
Harsh discipline linked to lasting mental health problems for children
Parenting has changed a lot, but there's still a long way to go.
The 4 signs you may suffer from burnout. Feeling drained? Take this online test
Norwegian researchers have devised a new tool that looks for signs of burnout.
Suicidal thoughts and depression show up in blood markers. This is big for mental health care
This could open up new avenues for treating depression and other conditions.
Brief sessions teaching adolescents to accept and use stress could be solution to mental health crisis
Adolescents today are suffering record levels of stress-related anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Teenagers’ mental health is deteriorating — and social media might have something to do with it
Too much social media exposure may be causing emotional distress in some teens.
Physical exercise is a reliable and accessible way to manage anxiety disorders
Moderate to intense exercise can help even in the case of chronic anxiety disorders.
People who sat down more during the pandemic were more likely to become depressed
If you're happy and you know it, don't sit down?
Toxic workplaces make depression three times more likely — and that’s just the start
We knew toxicity was bad for mental health, but this is something else.
Afternoon naps could help keep your mind limber and stave off dementia
What about second naps?
Higher levels of air pollution could damage mental health, at least in China
Dirty air is dirty air no matter where you are, so, probably not just in China.
Rap music lyrics referencing suicide and depression double since 1998
Many rappers need self care -- and so do their listeners.
Mental health in the pandemic: older adults show better resilience
Emotionally, older adults seem to fare better -- at least in one study
How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health During Quarantine
Now more than ever it's important to practices self-care.
Researchers hone in on potential antibodies against OCD, maybe other mental disorders too
We're still years away from a useable treatment, but we are pursuing it.
How to talk to your kids about COVID-19
You shouldn't shy away from talking to your kids -- this can actually be very helpful.
How to prevent dementia, according to new WHO guidelines
If you want to save your brain, here are the do’s and don’ts from the new WHO guidelines.
Screen time has little impact on teen wellbeing — even right before bedtime
It's the study all teenagers have been dreaming to see.
Want your kids to be calmer and have improved mental health? Connect them to nature, scientists say
Many parents have been suspecting this for a while -- now we have the science to confirm it.
Alarming number of children and teens suffer from mental health issues, British survey concludes
The results are particularly concerning for one demographic.
A 15-minute jog is better for the mind than a brief period of calm relaxation
It's incredible what just a couple of minutes of exercising can do for the mind.
Feeling bad about feeling bad makes you feel even worse
Turn that frown upside down? No, just accept that sometimes it's OK to feel bad.
LSD and other psychedelics not linked with mental illnesses
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's (NTNU) Department of Neuroscience analyzed a massive survey of 130,000 randomly chosen ...
