Does time on social media make teens anxious and depressed? The evidence is not so clear
Parents are understandably worried about the impact of social media on the mental health of their children.
Nov 4, 2026
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Depression
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Depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior in children following 2024 earthquake linked to later loneliness
A research team led by associate professor Yasuo Murayama of Kanazawa University has identified longitudinal associations among loneliness, depressive symptoms and social behaviors in children affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Twin study links artistic, but not scientific, creativity to poorer mental health
The relationship between creativity and mental health has attracted the interest of many psychologists over the past decades. Some past studies have found that creativity is sometimes linked to mental health difficulties, ...
Single dose of fast-acting psychedelic nasal spray shows promise for stubborn depression
One in three individuals with major depressive disorder does not get relief from standard daily antidepressant medications. The up-and-coming psychedelic therapeutics like psilocybin or LSD do show promise of quick relief, ...
Comparisons on social media linked to mental health problems
Comparing oneself with others on social media is more strongly associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression among adolescents than using social media to pass the time. This is shown by a study of more than 4,000 Norwegian ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Mental health support for parents after pediatric intensive care may modestly reduce PTSD and depressive symptoms
Admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) can have lasting psychological effects on both children receiving treatment and their parents. To investigate the effects of psychosocial interventions on parents' emotional ...
Oct 22, 2026
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An extra serving of fruit linked to lower risk of depression and anxiety in teenagers
The food choices teenagers make could have implications beyond their physical health, with new research from the University of Sydney linking food choices and sugar consumption to the later emergence of depression and anxiety ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Dream and mind-wandering reports could offer hints about mental health
Dreams and mind-wandering have long fascinated psychologists and researchers studying the human mind. This is partly because these experiences offer glimpses into people's inner lives, emotions, past experiences and desires.
Restless legs syndrome during pregnancy linked to higher risk of perinatal depression
New research found a higher risk of perinatal depression in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome.
Oct 20, 2026
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Building social and emotional skills in preschool improved life for young adults
Preschool students who received supplemental instruction to build their social, emotional and language skills reported a higher quality of life almost two decades later than peers who did not receive the same instruction, ...
Oct 20, 2026
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