Severe irritability in teens can be reduced by daily doses of vitamins and minerals—new research
Irritability is one of the most common and distressing problems teenagers and their families face.
Mar 4, 2026
0
9
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Affect
MeSH tree: F01.470.047
Music may not boost focus or mood during exercise
Music is commonly used during exercise and is often assumed to improve focus, mood, or mental performance. A new systematic review and meta-analysis led by researchers at the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and ...
Feb 26, 2026
0
9
Spending a lot of time with AI chatbots? You've a higher risk for depression, study finds
Do you find yourself spending hours chatting with AI programs like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Claude or DeepSeek?
Jan 22, 2026
0
17
Does masturbating really help menopause symptoms? New research says yes
About 1 in 10 perimenopausal or menopausal women masturbate to relieve their symptoms, according to a study that has generated media interest around the world.
Nov 20, 2025
0
34
In a good mood? Maybe it's time for your next masterpiece
Your happiness and self-fulfillment might have a direct impact on how creative you are, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Nov 12, 2025
0
29
Study suggests just a little movement can lift your mood
Feeling sluggish? A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington finds the fix may be as simple as swapping 30 minutes of sitting for light activity.
Oct 23, 2025
0
17
Study finds minimal link between smartphone use and adult well-being
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oregon in collaboration with Google Research has found little evidence linking smartphone use with mental well-being in adults.
Oct 14, 2025
0
29
Hope is the key to a meaningful life, according to new research
Hope isn't just wishful thinking—it's a powerful emotional force that gives our lives meaning. Now, a new groundbreaking study from the University of Missouri shows it may be even more essential to well-being than happiness ...
Jun 18, 2025
0
76
Conservatives may self-rate as having better 'mental health' because of stigma around the term, study suggests
Conservatives may rate their mental health more positively than liberals, in part because of the stigma around the phrase "mental health," according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS One by Brian F. Schaffner ...
Apr 30, 2025
0
43
Contrary to expectations, negative mood and low social contact linked to less unhealthy eating during COVID-19 lockdown
During the first COVID-19 lockdown, researchers at the University of Vienna assessed the influence of stress, mood, and social interactions on unhealthy eating habits in nearly 800 participants across Austria, Italy, and ...
Feb 28, 2025
0
17
