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Using social media platforms for long periods has little to no association with mental health indicators like depression, anxiety and stress, according to new research. However, another recently published study found that men risk developing unhealthy … Continue reading Social media use found to have little to no impact on mental health
Researchers have linked hotter temperatures to a rise in suicidal thoughts and behavior in young people. The new study adds to existing evidence that rising temperatures are affecting the mental health of adult men and women, too.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Hotter temperatures linked to rise in suicidal thoughts and behaviors
A recent clinical trial has shown that it’s possible to safely and effectively treat depression at home using a brain stimulation device. That means patients can give themselves low-intensity impulses to see positive results – and potentially enjoy a h… Continue reading Giving yourself brain zaps at home can safely treat depression
Using a weighted blanket overnight not only improves insomnia but mood as well, in addition to reducing the use of sleep medications, a review of existing studies has found. It’s an effective, non-drug way of improving sleep to ensure better overall he… Continue reading Weighted blankets: The many benefits of the modern Hug Machine
In a much-needed update to 2003 data on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has found that an estimated 15.5 million US adults are living with the condition – and many are … Continue reading 15.5 million US adults now have ADHD, but system continues to fail most
Hoarding disorder is debilitating, and current treatments aren’t that effective. A new study found that modifying distressing mental images into more positive ones was an effective way of motivating people with the condition to discard their unneeded o… Continue reading Motivating hoarders to let go – and be happy about it
We officially have proof that video games are good for your mood – well, at least one in particular. An Oxford University study showed that playing the eponymous game Powerwash Simulator (PWS) showed a small improvement in the moods of more than 70% of… Continue reading It’s official: You can virtually power wash your way to a better mood
Spinogenix, the company behind the once-a-day pill that restored lost nerve cell connections in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has now set its sights on using the pill to provide a novel treatment for another debilitating disease: sch… Continue reading Synapse-restoring pill set for human trials as novel schizophrenia treatment
A study conducted by researchers at Uppsala University shows that playing the popular video game Tetris can significantly reduce flashbacks in people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Continue ReadingCategory: Mental Health, Brain He… Continue reading Tetris: The surprise therapy for PTSD flashbacks
Taking placebo pills fully aware that they contain no active pharmacological ingredients can still significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression according to a new study. It’s suggested that these ‘non-deceptive placebos’ might be an effective wa… Continue reading Placebos reduce anxiety even when people know they’re taking fake pills