Cognitive Struggles as a Child Could Mean Mental Health Issues as an Adult
Razi Berry Children experiencing cognitive problems such as low attention, poor memory or lack of inhibition may later suffer mental health issues as teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals. Targeting specific markers in childhood for early treatment may help to minimize the risk of children developing certain psychopathological problems in adolescence and adult […]
Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness Peaking in College Students
Razi Berry A survey by a Boston University researcher of nearly 33,000 college students across the country reveals the prevalence of depression and anxiety in young people continues to increase, now reaching its highest levels, a sign of the mounting stress factors due to the coronavirus pandemic, political unrest, and systemic racism and inequality. “Half […]
Closeness to Nature Helps Prevent Depression
Razi Berry Depression, especially in urban areas, is on the rise, now more than ever. Mental health outcomes are influenced by, among other things, the type of environment where one lives. Former studies show that urban greenspace has a positive benefit on people experiencing mental ill health, but most of these studies used self-reported measures, […]
Fathers Who Are Involved Can Lower Behavioral Issues and Improve Well-Being
Razi Berry In low-income families, fathers who are engaged in their children’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study published in the journal Social Service Review. The researchers found that adolescents in low-income families whose fathers are more frequently engaged in feeding, reading, playing and […]
The ‘Low Hanging’ Fruit of Physical Activity’s Impact on Wellness
Razi Berry Physical activity makes happy and is important to maintain psychic health. Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim studied the brain regions which play a central role in this process. Their findings reveal that even everyday activities, such as climbing stairs, significantly enhance […]
“Prescribing” Outdoor Time Could Undermine Benefits
Razi Berry Spending time in nature is believed to benefit people’s mental health. However, new research suggests that giving people with existing mental health conditions formal ‘green prescriptions’, may undermine some of the benefits. An international research team led by the University of Exeter and published in the journal Scientific Reports, investigated whether contact with […]
Mental Health For Teens: More Exercise and Less Screen Time
Razi Berry A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, found that spending less than two hours per day […]
Psychological Effects of “Green Time” Versus Screen Time
Razi Berry Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a study published September 2 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Tassia Oswald of the University of Adelaide, and colleagues. Less screen time and more green time The prevalence of mental illness among […]
Pandemic’s Mental Health Effects for Many Vulnerable Individuals
Razi Berry In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental health among U.S. hourly service workers and their children — especially those experiencing multiple hardships, according to new research from the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University and Barnard College. COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental […]
Being Kind Helps Health
Razi Berry Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people’s health and well-being, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. But not all good-hearted behavior is equally beneficial to the giver. The strength of the link depends on many factors, including the type of kindness, the definition of […]