The gentle burbling of a brook, or the sound of the wind in the trees can physically change our mind and bodily systems, helping us to relax. New research explains how, for the first time.
Mar 30, 2017
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I was 11 years old when I thought about killing myself for the first time.
Oct 18, 2022
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Six feet is the accepted threshold for social distancing in this country, while the Brits use a 2-meter rule for an extra 7 inches of coronavirus protection. The Australians, at 1.5 meters, have opted for a bit less.
Apr 13, 2020
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As many as one in six adults experience mental health problems like depression or anxiety every week. And not only is mental ill-health one of the most common causes of disease worldwide—it's also on the rise. Finding ways ...
Jan 3, 2020
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Ashley Blanco, 27, has grappled with anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder for the better part of a decade. Antidepressants and therapy didn't help. After she graduated college, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Psychologists are discovering the benefits of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) applications for mental health—and the ethical considerations that they present.
Oct 5, 2023
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Laughter may very well be the best medicine for a healthy life, according to research released today.
Aug 20, 2021
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Caring for patients who are facing stress, anxiety and depression, or when physical restraint is required, is one of the several challenges that healthcare professionals face in the clinical setting.
May 27, 2022
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During COVID-19-related lockdowns, face-to-face communication was of much greater importance for mental health than digital communication alternatives. This is according to a study conducted by the Karl Landsteiner University ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all non-clinical settings, say a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge. They also found that mindfulness ...
Jan 11, 2021
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