By J.W. Holland Over the course of my life, especially before I started to get treatment, I have had times when depression and anxiety would almost completely shut me down. I was still able to appear alive and well, but inside, there wasn’t anything but what could only be described as terror. The kind of … Read more
Survey Highlights: A majority of Americans (51%) say it takes them weeks to feel less stressed after the holidays, with more than a quarter of moms reporting it takes them a month or more to recover. 71% of respondents say that their biggest regret after the holidays is that they did not take the time … Read more
How reading can help improve your mental health – CBS New York Watch CBS News Reading can be good for your emotional well being, with one study finding just six minutes a day can reduce stress up to 68%. We chat with the owner of a bookstore focused on mental health. Be the first to … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself on the cusp of a panic attack—rapid heart rate, sense of doom or danger, shortness of breath, dizziness—a TikTokker seems to have found a possible solution. “My therapist told me to eat a Warhead whenever I’m feeling a panic attack coming on,” the woman says in her video. “And when … Read more
Fellas, if you are happily married or are seeking the love of your life, be prepared to know that “until death do us part” will probably come sooner for you than it will for her. On average, women in the U.S. live longer than men. If you’re worried, don’t lose heart. While longevity depends in … Read more
Cats or dogs are commonly chosen as pets among young people. A recent review of 17 studies by researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia suggests that owning a cat may increase the risk of schizophrenia. The investigation found affirmative evidence linking cat ownership to a higher susceptibility to schizophrenia. The study’s findings raise … Read more
While there are trillions of microbes in the gut microbiota, they are easily affected when exposed to various environmental influences. These are reflected in the behavior of one microbe, Lactobacillus (LB), in response to mood pathology and stressors. A new study in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity extends these findings in a mouse model, … Read more
Research has shown that social media can negatively impact people’s mental health. But can it affect people’s beliefs about mental health treatment? Yes, according to researchers at Union. In one of the first studies to examine the impact of social media on people’s perceptions of mental health care, researchers discovered that viewing just a few … Read more
Childhood trauma or other adverse childhood situations are associated with a higher risk of mental disorders in adult life. Research has shown that ecological momentary interventions (EMIs) are suitable for producing improvement in self-esteem using age- and context-appropriate customized interventions. Still, there is little evidence from clinical trials to support this concept. Study: Transdiagnostic Ecological … Read more
In a recent review published in Social Science & Medicine, researchers assess previous research on the impact of social media influencers (SMI) on adolescent health. The study findings indicate that although SMIs can harm mental and physical health, their influence can encourage healthier habits and promote effective health messaging. Study: Social media influencers and adolescents’ health: … Read more