Daily Walking May Help Protect Mental Health in Young Adolescents
Simply moving more throughout the day may be linked to better mental health as young people enter adolescence. A large US study found that 11-…
Mental Wellness
Multiple Childhood Traumas Associated With Mental Health and Other Challenges in Young Adulthood
Young adults who experienced multiple forms of childhood adversity were substantially more likely to face mental health, substance use, relationship, and other challenges, according to…
Sustainable Agriculture Program Boosts Well-Being and Business Opportunities for Refugees and Immigrants
A sustainable farming programme is helping resettled refugees and immigrants improve their mental and physical well-being while developing the skills needed to run their own…
Eating Disorders Disproportionately Affect Teens from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Teenagers from lower-income and less highly educated households may be more likely to experience eating disorders and disordered eating, according to a new study co-led…
Study Reveals Potential Downsides of Social Media Algorithms
Social media algorithms have become highly effective at matching users’ viewing habits with personalised content, but new research suggests those recommendations may also be linked…
Digital Wellness Program Supports Better Mental Health for Adults with Chronic Conditions
A digital wellness program combining guided movement, breathing and meditation exercises, coping-skills training and health education can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults…
Good Friends, Better Health: Global Study Highlights the Power of Friendship
A major global study has found that fulfilling friendships and close social relationships are strongly associated with better physical and mental health. Published in the…
Beyond Connection: The Mental Health Impact of Smartphones on Older Adults
Compulsive smartphone use among older adults may be linked to a greater risk of depression, according to a new study led by researchers at Rutgers…
The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their future mental health more accurately than expert clinical assessments. In…
Researchers find connection between social media use and mental health risks in young adults
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have found that teenagers who spent six or more hours a day on social media were twice as likely to experience…
Young People Awaiting Mental Health Care May Benefit from Social Prescribing
Social prescribing, which connects people with community activities and other forms of non-clinical support, may help young people awaiting specialist mental health care improve their…
The New Normal: Elevated Perfectionism in Young Adults
Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that college students today experience significantly greater pressure to be perfect than students did a generation ago.…