mental health
Health
Writing Down Your Feelings Reduces Anger, Researchers Find
A team of researchers in Japan found that writing down how you feel about a bad situation on paper and then getting rid of it can help you feel less anger.
The head researcher, Nobuyuki Kawai, said, "We expected that...
Health
AI ‘Ghosts’ Could Be a Threat to Mental Health, Expert Warns
Loss and grief touch everyone's lives. But what if saying goodbye wasn't the end? Imagine being able to virtually bring back loved ones, have conversations with them, and know how they're doing—wherever they may be.
For many, the idea of...
Food
Mediterranean Diet Could Help Prevent Depression
Following a Mediterranean diet could help prevent depression, groundbreaking new psychiatric research suggests.
Health
Is Exercise More Effective Than Medication for Mental Health?
Regular exercise can significantly improve symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Even as little as 10 to 15 minutes of exercise at a time can be beneficial.
According to the findings of a recent study, prescription physical activity as a...
Basketball
Attending Live Sport Improves Well-being
With the ever-growing number of adults watching sports, Dr. Helen Keyes and her team at Anglia Ruskin University have uncovered an exciting new link between attending sporting events and overall health benefits.
The feeling of anticipation that comes from attending...
Education
Robots Can Help Improve Mental Wellbeing at Work
Recent research that came out of the University of Cambridge suggests that a toy-like robot may enhance mental well-being in the workplace.
During the course of the research project, which was carried out at a technology consultancy company, a total...
Health
Depression Increases Stroke Risk and Delays Recovery
A study published on Wednesday reveals that depression increases stroke risk and delays recovery. The study was published in the journal of Neurology.
Recent data by Statista reveals that 23% of women in the U.S. experienced depressive disorder symptoms from...
Culture
Popular Rap Song by Logic May Have Prevented Hundreds of Suicides
The popular rap song "1-800-273-8255" by Logic, which takes its name from the phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, may have prevented 245 suicides, according to a study recently published in the British Medical Journal.
The song, which...
Society
When Sportsmanship Became More Important Than Winning
As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics progress and many athletes experience the emotional triumphs of career defining wins, other athletes, like US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles, have had their mental health suffer due to the high stress environment created by...
Canada
Michael Musi Interview: Mental Health in New Show “Something Undone”
Michael Musi is the writer and creator behind the new Canadian TV show, "Something Undone". The show, which debuted on CBC Gem on March 26, is a dark psychological thriller that touches on themes of mental health, loss, and...