Polarized Political Climates Cause Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
A tense political environment can cause poor mental health, but also leads to more volunteerism, study shows.
Mental Health
Gardening Improves Mental, Physical Health & Well-being, Studies Show
Research suggests being in nature has therapeutic benefits.
Maintaining a Healthy Attention Span Takes Daily Self-care
When it comes to attention, competing with today’s digital world is tough.
Study Shows Childhood Trauma Significantly Impacts Mental Health
Adverse childhood events have a long-term impact on a person’s psychological well-being.
Hawaii’s Agricultural Workers are Struggling with Their Mental Health
Farmers in Hawaii report poor mental health in statewide survey.
Religious Leaders Can Help Followers Address Mental Health
Priests, pastors, imams and other religious leaders can help ease mental health struggles.
Neuroimaging Biomarkers May Help Identify Mental Illness
Brain scans could be the key to developing better mental health treatment interventions.
CBT Smartphone App Aims to Address Depression in Teens
App delivers cognitive-behavioral therapy to adolescents struggling with their mental health.
A Fear-facing Prolonged Exposure Approach May be Best for Vets
Researched shows a specific form of ‘talk therapy’ is best when treating combat-related PTSD.
Scientists Reveal Where Fears and Phobias Get Stored in the Mind
Fear and phobias get locked into the brain’s prefrontal cortex, according to new research.