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Do Employers Need to Come to Grips with Employees’ Mental Health Struggles? | Workplace Coach Blog
Do employers need to come to grips with employees' mental health needs? Yes, because they're real & impact the workplace
Politics | Covid 19
New York Times admits the truth about COVID school closures and the long-term harms of fear-based decision-making
The New York Times is admitting to the extensive, long-term damage of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on schoolchildren and their learning.Four years after politicians shut down schools, the New York Times published a new analysis on Monday admitting there is
Psychology | Psychology
Understanding the Far-Reaching Effects of Stress
Research on health and coping effects from stress, trauma, and abuse.
News | News Items
How to protect your mental health while keeping tabs on the Israel-Hamas war | CNN
As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to unfold, many people far from the conflict are nonetheless exposed to countless images, stories and sounds of conflict via television and radio news reports, newspaper and digital stories, and of course soci
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Groundbreaking MIT study challenges conventional science about sleep
Many people report experiencing increased energy, emotional stability, and a greater sense of well-being when they get more sleep
Psychology | Psychology
How to improve concentration: Tips and when to contact a doctor
People may improve concentration by eating well, taking frequent breaks from tasks, and getting more sleep. Learn more tips to boost focus here.
Psychology | Personality
988 lifeline sees big increase in calls for help a year after launch
A year after the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call centers nationwide are seeing a significant increase in people reaching out for help.
Advice & Self-Help | Self-care Tips
Taking mental health conversations to ice cream stores, barbershops, and more
Amid the ongoing mental health crisis, psychologists are bringing their expertise to schools, hair salons, restaurants, and other everyday spots.
Advice & Self-Help | Self-care Tips
Why Talking to Strangers Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Mental Health
If we can only break through the awkwardness barrier, striking up conversations at random is the cheapest form of therapy there is.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Insomnia in people with depression is associated with neural circuits in the temporal lobe
A new neuroimaging study comparing brain activity of depressed people suffering from insomnia with brain activity of people without insomnia has found that participants with insomnia and depression had higher resting-state functional connectivity in the s
News | News
PODCAST | They Shoot Journalists, Don’t They?
LISTEN NOW | Before we get to this morning’s segment on The Captain's America: Third Watch with Matt Bruce, I wanted to touch on something that we didn't talk about today and that was Joe Biden's interview in which he pretty much said –
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
The Many Paths to Better Mental Health
Dive in to Pocket’s curated guides to feeling better about yourself, managing stress, and finding healthy ways to add meaning to your life.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice From Bobby
Can't Fall Asleep? Here Are 7 Ways to Power Down Your Brain
When you can't sleep, it can feel impossible to even try to lull your body to rest. But it's possible. Here's what to do when you can't sleep.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Six lifestyle choices to slow memory decline named in 10-year study
Over-60s who combined more healthy lifestyle choices enjoyed most benefit, found Beijing researchers
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
988 suicide lifeline sees big boost in calls its first months : Shots - Health News : NPR
The 3-digit suicide and crisis lifeline – 988 – fielded nearly half a million more calls, texts and chats in its first 5 months than the old 10-digit Lifeline did during the same time in 2021.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Suicide prevention gets a new lifeline
Psychologists remain on the forefront of suicide prevention, serving as critical first responders and training nonpsychologists to help meet the need
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Worker well-being is in demand as organizational culture shifts
Attitudes about employee mental health have dramatically shifted, and psychologists are leading the charge to help businesses prioritize employee well-being
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
4 Ways to Get Smarter, Learn Faster, Make Better Decisions, and Build a Healthier Brain
Want to double your learning speed, improve your short- and long-term memory, and make quicker decisions? Check out these surprisingly simple techniques.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Student mental health is in crisis. Campuses are rethinking their approach
Amid massive increases in demand for care, psychologists are helping colleges and universities embrace a broader culture of well-being and better equipping faculty to support students in need.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
World Mental Health Day: How to Boost Your Mental Health
In honor of World Mental Health Day, we’re reflecting on small ways we prioritize our mental health on a daily basis.
Health & Fitness | Health Tips
Always Waking Up at 3 a.m.? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
Waking up at 3 a.m. every night? Nighttime awakenings are typically harmless, but sometimes indicate sleep disorders, apnea, circadian rhythm or nightmare disorder.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
‘Sleeping on It’ Helps You Better Manage Your Emotions and Mental Health—Here’s Why
Sleep and mental health have a well established relationship.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Coping with Anger: Does Venting Really Help?
A CBT therapist offers strategies to soothe angry feelings.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
988 Lifeline Dialing Code Launches
On July 16, 2022, the dialing code 988 will become available across the US to route callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Psychology | Psychology
Research: Depression is probably not caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain
A new study from academics at UCL may change the way we view and treat depression. Find out more about the implications.
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PODCAST | The Independent Truckers Strike Back: This Ain't Canada
After we address the attempted assassination of US Rep. Lee Zeldin who is running for Governor of New York, we discuss how the independent truckers in California are artfully expressing their outrage at a new law that coerces them into union membership.
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Little evidence that chemical imbalance causes depression, UCL scientists find
Researchers question use of antidepressants, prescribed to one in six UK adults
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
The facts about abortion and mental health
Scientific research from around the world shows having an abortion is not linked to mental health issues but restricting access is.
Psychology | Psychology
14% of students quit college because of mental health challenges | Fortune
Mental health struggles prevented a significant portion of students from earning their college degree, according to a new report from Sallie Mae.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health
The brain’s somatosensory cortex may help enrich our emotional experiences and improve our mental health. Mindfulness and dance movement therapy may be effective ways to activate it.
Psychology | Psychology
An Unusual Sign of Depression | Psychology Today
Stimulation-seeking behaviors such as theft and infidelity are often overlooked.
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PODCAST | Uvalde: Limited Government Is Essential For The Common Good
While the political opportunists scream in an attempt to score points for their shallowly naive and uneducated positions on “gun control” regarding the Uvalde school shooting, the tragedy – and that’s what it is, a tragedy – spotlights some poin
Psychology | Personality
How to Identify the 4 Subtle Steps a Narcissist Takes Before Invading Your Life
How to recognize even the most subtle and covert phases of narcissistic control, according to a psychologist.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Striving for mental health excellence in the workplace
Organizational leaders are well-positioned to influence a positive culture shift and normalize mental health in the workplace.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Restricting access to abortion likely to lead to mental health harms, APA asserts
APA is deeply concerned regarding the emerging possibility that the U.S. Supreme Court will eliminate the constitutional right to obtain an abortion, citing decades of research demonstrating the harm to women’s mental health if abortions are outlawed or
Psychology | Psychology
Can a child with ADHD lead a normal life?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick offers her advice to one woman who asks: can a child with ADHD lead a normal life?
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
15 Best Mental Health Podcasts of 2022
This collection of podcasts addresses mental health issues, for anyone looking for self-help advice on different conditions and improving emotional wellness.
Psychology | Psychology
Why can't I enjoy music when I'm depressed?
Experts explain what stops the brain from translating music into pleasure.
Psychology | Psychology
Why Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Harm Us as Adults?
Understanding the mechanisms can help break the ACEs/health link.
Health & Fitness | Health News
The Surprising Link Between Daytime Naps And Cognitive Decline
New study finds surprising links between daytime naps and impacts on cognitive health like Alzheimer's disease risk and dementia.
Psychology | Psychology
New psychology research uncovers an interesting link between inflammatory responses and depression
People who experience high inflammatory reactivity to socially stressful situations are more likely to develop depressive symptoms, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. The findings provide new insights into how interpersonal stres
Psychology | Personality
The Dark Side of Resilience
Could too much resilience be a bad thing, just like too much muscle mass can be a bad thing?
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Shame and Mental Health
To overcome shame, you have to believe that it’s possible to heal. If you’re ready to get started, take that small first step in finding someone you trust. You might be surprised by how quickly you can find freedom.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Is This the End of the Private Practice Therapist? - Mental Health Match
What does the growing "uber-ization" of therapy mean for private practice therapists, their clients, and the future of therapy?
Psychology | Psychology
Differences in men and women's brains may reveal better ways to treat depression
Scientists uncovered biological mechanisms that can, in part, explain why men and women experience severe depression differently.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Life in the Time of COVID-19 | Psychology Today
6 ways to ensure social distancing isn't social isolation.
Psychology | Psychology
What Causes Overthinking—And 6 Ways To Stop
Read on to understand how to stop overthinking.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
How to Work Out for Your Mental Health
Get physically fit while also paying mind to anxiety and depression.
Science & Technology | Science
Brain Signals Associated With OCD Discovered by Scientists For First Time
Scientists have been able to observe brain activity linked with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in more detail than ever before – and if these neural signals can be identified, it opens up the possibility of being able to change them as well.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Why mental health breaks are so important when working from home
As we enter a new year of working from home, we explore why mental health breaks during the working day are more important now than ever.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Walking for Fitness: What Muscles Does Walking Work?
Walking does great things for your mental health and cardiovascular fitness, but did you know that a good walk can also help you build the muscles in your legs and abs?
Psychology | Psychology
U.S. Psychologists See Big Spike in Demand for Mental Health Care | Health News | US News
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The dark side of wellness: the overlap between spiritual thinking and far-right conspiracies | Health & wellbeing |
Extreme right-wing views and the wellness community are not an obvious pairing, but ‘conspirituality’ is increasingly pervasive. How did it all become so toxic? By Eva Wiseman
Psychology | Psychology
New research in suicide prevention
Researchers study who is at most risk of suicide and when.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
6 Unexpected Ways Decluttering Can Help You Destress, Calm Down, and Take Care of Your Mental Health
Decluttering can feel stressful, but it can pay off in major ways. Mental health experts weigh in on the mental health benefits of decluttering and streamlining your space.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
How Mental Health First Aid Can Help Reduce Stigma - Mental Health First Aid
It’s easy to see why talking about our mental health may not be easy. Research shows that public stigma, or society’s negative attitudes and behaviors surrounding mental health, and self-stigma, the internalization of those attitudes, prevent many fro
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention (Inside Mental Health Podcast)
Did you to know that the risk of suicide among LGBTQ youth is almost 4 times higher than for non-LGTBQ youth? Listen to this podcast to learn more from the Trevor Project.
Psychology | Psychology
Naomi Osaka and the Cost of Saying No
Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, a women’s mental health psychiatrist, shares what we can learn from the tennis star’s French Open decision.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Waking Just One Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits
Changing your sleep schedule by one hour has a significant impact on risk factors for major depression. Going to sleep and waking one hour earlier than usual was associated with a 23% decreased risk of developing depressive disorders.
Psychology | Psychology
Depression: A Family Affair
Can depression be passed on to future generations, and if it can, how can treatment help?
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SCIENCE: White Libs More Likely To Have Mental Health Problems
White liberals are significantly more likely than other racial and ideological groups to be diagnosed with a mental health condition, according to science.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Stanford: 'Zoom fatigue' is real and now we know what causes it
It's not your imagination -- all those hours of video calls take a toll on your body and brain that regular office work doesn't. Now scientists say they know why.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Mental Health Day: How to Make the Most of It
Mental health days are important, but they can often be ineffective. Here’s how to make the most of your time off so that you return to work feeling refreshed and ready to go.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Dementia, Alzheimer's not an inevitable part of aging: Study - ABC News
The study showed centenarians without cognitive decline despite risk factors.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Arianna Huffington: This Is Our Opportunity to Take Action on Mental Health
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, this Mental Health Month, we have an opportunity to take steps to identify our signs, stressors and solutions.
Psychology | Psychology
Why science says the pursuit of happiness has a dark side - CNET
As counterintuitive as it might sound, chasing happiness so closely could be making us miserable.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Natural Health: Why Nature is the New Rx - Rose Hahn
Natural Health in the form nature prescriptions by doctors is on the rise. Research is showing time in nature is vital to your physical & mental health.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Taking the Long View on COVID-19
In the midst of this crisis, there are opportunities to lay the groundwork for a healthier future.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
When Covid Hit, I Started Walking 20,000 Steps a Day. It’s Changed My Life
Setting a daily goal made me fitter, boosted my mood and allowed me to explore parts of New York I’d never seen before.
Psychology | Psychology
A Dialogue on Psychosis and Trauma | Psychiatric Times
Joining together to discuss psychosis, 3 doctors share their experiences and opinions on the various ways to respond and help patients with trauma.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Volunteering Is Good For Your Health: Here’s Why
Giving back doesn’t just feel nice — it has health benefits, too.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Pandemic winter dread is real. Here’s how to conquer it. - Vox
Psychology points to one simple principle that’s highly effective at improving our mental health and well-being.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Nearly 1 In 5 Are Diagnosed With Mental Disorder : Coronavirus Updates : NPR
Those recovering from the coronavirus were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months, according to a new study.
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Resilience in the age of devastating storms
Psychologists are providing research-based care to stave off long-term mental health challenges and boost resilience among natural disaster victims.
Psychology | Psychology
Why Having OCD Does Not Prepare You for Covid-19 | Psychology Today
No, I haven't been training for this moment for years. Contamination OCD is not a superpower.
Psychology | Psychology
Why So Many People Are Reluctant to Try Therapy
There should never be a sense of shame or embarrassment in raising your hand for help when you need it.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Maintaining a Healthy Mind in Uncertain Times - Sunlighten
Now is a time most people are stressed due to the pandemic. Learn 7 natural ways to improve your mental health.
Psychology | Psychology
The Process Of Psychological Recovery Begins While A Stressful Event Is Still Going On, According To Study Of Early Stag
By Emma Young. Feelings of autonomy increased across early weeks of pandemic, suggesting at least some aspects of psychological recovery begin during stressful experience.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
The Disguises of Depression | Psychology Today
It's National Depression Awareness Month. If sufferers of depression are going to be recognized, it's high time we deconstruct popular culture's stereotypes of the condition.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Feeling Sleepy? Six Findings That Reveal The Nuanced Effects Of Poor Sleep – Research Digest
By Emma Young. Too little sleep can be bad for us — but it's not always the disaster it’s held up to be.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Anxiety From The Covid-19 Pandemic Could Be Making Eating Disorders Worse
A new international survey of those with eating disorders found that symptoms were worsening, even in those who had previously been stable and in remission, over Covid-19.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Big Health study shows digital CBT for insomnia also improves depression symptoms | 2020-08-18 | BioWorld
Big Health’s digital therapeutic Sleepio may not only improve insomnia but also reduce symptoms of depression, a study to be published Aug. 19 in the Journal of Sleep Research shows. Sleepio is a fully automated digital sleep improvement program designe
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Handgun ownership is a 'major risk factor' for suicide
Owning a handgun is linked to a significantly higher risk of suicide, and particularly suicide by firearm, according to a large study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Why Suicide Rates Among Millennials Are Rising - The Atlantic
Suicides and overdoses among young adults were already skyrocketing before the pandemic started. Now experts fear that the situation is going to get even worse.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
8 Proven Techniques for Parents to Prioritize Their Mental Health During the Pandemic
Parenting experts and influencers share how they are managing stress and anxiety throughout COVID-19.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Understanding How We Respond to Stress Is Key to Improving Our Mental Well-being
Taking steps to improve our mental well-being is critical in this time of uncertainty and beyond.
News | News
UNPACKED - Is There a Connection Between Spirituality and Good Mental Health?
UNPACKED – Is There a Connection Between Spirituality and Good Mental Health? There’s increasing evidence that people who are “spiritual” have fewer symptoms of depression, lower incidence of suicide, and less severe alcohol or substance use.
News | News Items
Mental Health & the Impact of This Pandemic: | Dr. Dyan
How can we protect and support our mental health during the global pandemic? Here are 7 simple tips that can grow our awareness and help us stay strong.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Social Media Isn’t Actually Creating Anxiety Or Depression In Teens
An eight-year study conducted by Brigham Young University found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly increasing anxiety or depression in teenagers.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Living With Consistent Low-Grade Anxiety
Seven weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, one working dad reflects on the challenge of excess stress and the loss of cherished rituals.
News | News
UNPACKED - Tal Ben-Shahar's Tips for Happiness and Good Mental Health
UNPACKED – Tal Ben-Shahar’s Tips for Happiness and Good Mental Health Author and lecturer Tal Ben-Shahar has spent his exceptional career researching and promoting positive psychology, which makes him an ideal person to discuss the Covid-19 em
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Waiting for Sleep: Did Insomnia Prepare You for This? | Dr. Dyan
Waiting for sleep has taught you important tools that can help you to deal with covid-19. And understanding more about waiting can support better rest.
News | News
Coronavirus pandemic may lead to 75,000 "deaths of despair" from suicide, drug and alcohol abuse, study says - CBS News
Job loss, isolation and anxiety could lead to more deaths from suicide and substance abuse over the next 10 years, researchers say.
Health & Fitness | Psychology
How NASA Astronauts Maintain Their Mental Health
Being stuck at home for days on end can be extremely damaging to your psyche. Check out these tips from three people who know a lot about coping with isolation.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
COVID-19: 'Striking' Rates of Anxiety, Depression in HCPs
A significant proportion of healthcare workers treating patients exposed to COVID-19 have symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trouble sleeping.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Study finds skipping breakfast is linked to a greater risk of depressive symptoms
Workers who omit breakfast show a heightened risk of depressive symptoms, according to a study published in Psychiatry Research. Depression is a ...
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
A growing number of states ban sexual orientation change efforts
Twenty states have now passed laws banning 'conversion therapy,' even as psychologists continue to battle other efforts that seek to undermine LGBTQ rights.
Psychology | Personality
Separation Stings: Study Finds Social Isolation May Cause Physical Inflammation
Researchers at the University of Surrey and Brunel University London say that social isolation may lead to increased bodily inflammation.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Self-Medication: Study Finds Deep Sleep 'Rewires' The Brain To Eliminate Anxiety
Falling into a deep sleep soothes the brain into a relaxed state, allowing it to reset inter-neural connections and reinvigorate itself, a new study finds.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Involved In Organized Sports Less Likely To Have Emotional Difficulties - Study Finds
Children who play organized sports starting at a young age are less likely to deal with emotional issues or difficulties by the age of 12.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Hypnosis Changed My Life and my Sleep
When my anxiety and insomnia returned, my therapist suggested a new form of treatment. The results challenged my inner skeptic.
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Depressive Symptoms Lessened by Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Anti-inflammatory agents, such as aspirin/paracetamol, statins, and antibiotics, can safely and effectively curb the symptoms of major depression, finds a pooled analysis of the available evidence.
Psychology | Personality
Surgery Helps Transgender Individuals in Terms of Improved Mental Health
Transgender individuals are six times as likely to seek mental health care, and surgery can help, a new study shows.
Science & Technology | Social Media
What Instagram Hiding Likes Could Mean For Your Mental Health
Will Instagram's decision to hide likes affect its users' mental health?
Health & Fitness | Health
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin can battle major depression, scientists find
Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin can battle major depression effectively and could be a safer alternative than antidepressants, a major new study suggests.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
When Sleep Improves so Does Anxiety, Depression, and Paranoia
Study finds therapy designed to treat insomnia also reduced paranoia and hallucinations, and improved depression and anxiety in patients
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Exposure to Air Pollution Bad for Kids Mental Health
Three studies have found that exposure to air pollution in the United States may be especially detrimental to children's mental health.
Advice & Self-Help | Couples and Relationship Support
How Good Relationships Support Good Brain Health
This science will inspire you to prioritize social connections.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Advances in the Science of Microdosing....
Is the hype around microdosing psychedelics justified? We don’t yet know. So far, citizen science has outpaced rigorous research.
Food & Drink | Food
Red meat halves risk of depression - Telegraph
Women who reduce lamb and beef in their diets are more likely to suffer
depression, according to the new study.
Health & Fitness | Health
Pictures: What Is Your Microbiome?
Trillions of bacteria and other tiny organisms make up your microbiome. Learn about its links to your health and ways you can boost it.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Very Important Research About the Link Between Allergies and Anxiety
There might be a hidden link between seasonal sniffles and mood disorders.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
The Brain Benefits more from Short Spurts of Exercise
Much has been written about the great mental health benefits that come with regular exercise. Now a new study shows that hitting the treadmill every morning -- even for a short period of time -- offers another brain benefit: it may make you smarter.
Psychology | Personality
Podcast on Mens Mental Health
We might need to rethink our treatment of men in psychological settings. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Redlands' Fred Rabinowitz explores the basis for these new guidelines.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
When Trauma Gets Trapped in the Body
If we don't face our pain and acknowledge our trauma, it continues to haunt us from the shadows where we let it reside.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Feeling Disconnected from How One Used to Be is Linked to Depression
By Christian Jarrett. To the researchers' surprise, greater derailment preceded reductions in depression.
News | Education News
Kindergarten Teacher Talks Quitting Job in Controversial Post: My Mental 'Health Was in Jeopardy'
Jessica Gentry says she loves children, but had to leave the profession for the sake of her mental and physical health
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6 Benefits of Reading Every Day | Mental Floss
Committing part of everyday to reading printed books can make you a smarter, kinder, more relaxed individual—and the positive effects can be felt at any age.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Brian Wilson Postpones Tour to Address Mental Health | PEOPLE.com
Beach Boy Brian Wilson has been open about his struggles with mental illness for many years
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Why Being A Righty Or Lefty Matters In Mental Health Treatment - Study Finds
As it turns out, long-discovered emotional structure of the brain is reversed in left-handed people, affecting and calling into question how they respond to certain treatments, according to recent research out of Cornell University.
Psychology | Psychology
Brain scans show promise in spotting suicidal thoughts - CBS News
Comparing scans of people's brains thinking about the word "death," you get different results in a person who has thought about suicide and one who has not
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
The Creativity of ADHD
More insights on a positive side of a “disorder”
Politics | Gender Insanity
Hormones, surgery, regret: I was a transgender woman for 8 years — time I can't get back
At first I was giddy for the fresh start. But hormones and sex change surgery couldn't solve the underlying issues driving my gender dysphoria.
Health & Fitness | Health
Best mental health apps for sleep, anxiety and depression
Technology is often criticised for worsening our mental health, particularly social media. New figures released for Time to Talk Day (February 7) demonstrate that though the average person in London has 540 friends on social media, 20 per cent of people s
Health & Fitness | Health Tips
8 Ways to Tackle Morning Depression and Successfully Get Out of Bed
Depression can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning, especially when it’s kept you up all night or given you restless sleep. Here’s eight ways to tackle difficult mornings with a little self-care and consideration.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
This Is The Psychological Reason Why Some People Are So Hard On Themselves
Being hard on yourself can be a virtue in disguise.
Health & Fitness | Health
What Can We Do To Stop Suicide?
NOTE: If you are depressed or suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Science & Technology | Technology
Suicide prevention: how scientists are using artificial intelligence to help people at risk - Vox
The Crisis Text Line uses machine learning to figure out who’s at risk and when to intervene.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Why You Need an Untouchable Day Every Week
I hate meetings. They sit subconsciously in my brain, taking up space. I prepare for them in my notebooks. I travel to them, and then back again, in the middle of my work days. And what do most meetings usually result in? You guessed it — more meetings.
Health & Fitness | Health
Anti-depressants: Major study finds they work - BBC News
Scientists hail "good news for patients" as analysis finds 21 drugs reduce symptoms of depression.
Psychology | Psychology
Screen time: Mental health menace or scapegoat? - CNN
Teens' happiness and self-esteem can be linked to the amount of time they're spending in front of their screens, a new study says.
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World Health Organization is recognizing gaming disorder as a mental health condition
The World Health Organization is officially recognizing gaming disorder, or video game addiction, as a mental health condition.
Psychology | Psychology
Those who need it most don’t get psychiatric care. It's a mental health crisis | Vyom Sharma | Opinion | The Guardian
People die without getting adequate psychiatric help, and it turns out even killing someone else isn’t enough to qualify for care. The system is failing
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
After a Hurricane, New Confidence
Psychologists call it ‘posttraumatic growth’ and they see people emerge from scary times with confidence for new ventures, writes Elizabeth Bernstein in ‘Bonds: On Relationships.’
Health & Fitness | Psychology
Is Your Mobile Phone Use Bad for Your Mental Health? | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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It’s Not Your Fault You’re a Narcissist
It’s become a simple put-down—so recognizing narcissism in others gets easier and easier, while recognizing it in ourselves is ever-more challenging. Who wants to be the (self-absorbed) bad guy?
News | In the News
Depression could be linked to single gene, say Dutch scientists
A gene has been linked to depression in a study which researchers hope will shed light on the little-understood condition. To investigate the mental illness which affects over 300million people worldwide, researchers studied the genetic makeup of a group
Health & Fitness | Mind & Body
This Is What Happens When You Treat Mental Illness As Though It Were Physical Illness - Ideapod blog
Did you know that mental illness affects one in four people today? Despite this terrifying reality, it seems that people take physical diseases much more…
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Kids Need Mental Health Days Too
Adults get personal and sick days — why shouldn’t kids get them too? Let's teach our children that their mental health is important.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Narcissists may start out popular, but people see through them in the long run
To build a following, narcissism works. Briefly.
Science & Technology | Technology
How Pokémon GO Is Helping With My Autism and Depression | I'm Not a Robot
So I've been playing a lot of Pokémon GO lately. Along with almost everybody else. I'm thinking this game is a unifying cultural phenomenon second only to
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Help Eliminate the Stigma around Mental Health
Mental health matters to everyone. Pledge today to promise to learn about mental health, see the person not the illness and take action!
Health & Fitness | Health News
Stronger by Nature - 30 Minutes of Nature Will Strengthen Mental Health
It's always a welcome thing when science confirms that the beautiful things can strengthen us. A new study has found the difference a dose of nature can make
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
Finding the Right Antidepressant - Depression Medication Trial and Error
I've been on and off so many prescription depression medications: Effexor, Klonopin, Prozac.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
What Happens When People Reveal Their Mental Illness to Their Boss?
This is the second part in a series about revealing mental illness at the workplace. The first part, "
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help!
All the Reasons Complaining Is Bad for You
Whether you have a student debt load that’s higher than your salary, a roommate who never does the dishes, a smartphone that’s two generations old, or all of the above, you probably have endless things to complain about. Hey, no one said adulthood was dreamy. But rather than giving you catharsis, regularly airing your grievances might negatively impact your health.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
24 Things You Can Do With 24 Hours Of Tech-Free Time
Not only does constant connectivity negatively affect your sleep, it also can take a toll on your mental health and can lead to workplace burnout. Ditching your devices gives your brain a much-needed rest.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Psychologists Say There Are Only 5 Kinds of People in the World. Which One Are You?
Once you understand your personality type, it's easy to identify other people's too.
