Psychology & Psychiatry
Why you may not be getting the benefits you expected from mindfulness
You've probably seen the word mindfulness everywhere these days, from the news, to magazines, to social media.
Jun 3, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social online training can help against loneliness and depression
Mental health problems, loneliness among young people, and polarization are rapidly increasing, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. A new large-scale research study, the CovSocial project, led by Tania Singer from the ...
May 14, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness meditation can help address the teen mental health crisis, researcher says
In a paper published in Nature Mental Health, Northeastern psychology professor Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli advises policy makers to consider turning to the low-cost, readily available practice of mindfulness meditation to change ...
Nov 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Excessive screen time can affect young people's emotional development
A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students.
Sep 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness in schools doesn't improve mental health. Here's why that's a positive
Mental health problems can emerge as early as childhood and, if left unaddressed, can be an indicator of problems later in life.
Aug 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What does the research say about social media and children's mental health?
Social media plays an important role in the lives of many tweens and teens. More than one-third (35%) of 13- to 17-year-olds reported using social media sites such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook "almost ...
Jun 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Could mind games help treat teen depression? Brain imaging study shows promise
In the midst of a devastating mental health crisis affecting thousands of American teens, Northeastern University psychology professor Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli says a non-invasive remedy for depression and anxiety offers ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Exercise, mindfulness don't appear to boost cognitive function in older adults, finds large study
A large study that focused on whether exercise and mindfulness training could boost cognitive function in older adults found no such improvement following either intervention. Researchers at Washington University School of ...
Dec 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research shows idea that mind and body are separate is natural, for neurotypical people
A new research paper by Northeastern professor Iris Berent demonstrates that the idea that the mind and body are separate and distinct rises naturally in people who are neurotypical and is not just the result of culture or ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Questioning mindfulness training for young people
Despite its increasing presence in Australian schools, there is a pressing need to better understand young people's experiences of mindfulness teaching to ensure it is actually of benefit, a leading education expert has warned.
Oct 12, 2022
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