Stuck in a funk? Here are 3 ways to get out
You don’t know what it is, but it seems as if nothing you do is going the right way. Your motivation is gone, your sense of purpose lost, and you feel disconnected from everything around you. In short, you’re in a funk. But it’s important to realize that we all go through these low points. Read More...
Men are finding mental health support from an unexpected source: Reddit
Keegan Bursaw’s son was born “out of nowhere” at 26 weeks and five days. Then came three and a half months in the neonatal intensive-care unit. Doctors told Bursaw he had to be strong for his wife and son, but the too-new father wasn’t sure how to do that. So he asked Reddit. On Read More...
Finding a purpose in life could help you live longer
The meaning of life is a question that has plagued philosophers for millennia, and there is no single correct answer. But increasingly, scientists are finding that having a sense of purpose, whatever yours may be, is key to well-being. A new study of over-50s shows picking up a part-time job or Read More...
Feeling anxious? These 7 books can help soothe your mind
If you experience anxiety, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in three young people are affected by anxiety. There are many ways to cope with bouts of anxiousness, such as exercising, meditating, and journaling. And while reading may not immediately come Read More...
Finland is offering lessons in happiness with free trips to its wonderful nature
For the past two years, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world. Its citizens are relaxed and cheerful, enjoying life in a progressive, technologically advanced society, without becoming overly stressed. The Finns themselves attribute this to their connection with nature and Read More...
Scientists find growing up near green space benefits your mental health
If you’ve been wondering where to live when you raise your children, perhaps this study will help you make a decision. According to researchers from the Aarhus University of Denmark. Growing up near vegetation is associated with an up to 55 percent lower risk of mental health disorders in Read More...
Why you should consider using these 3 words less often
We hardly think of the effect certain words will have on well-being, but science suggests there’s a link between our vocabulary and our health. In fact, there are three words you probably say quite a bit during your day that are linked to poor mental health. According to social psychology Read More...
Study: Deleting your Facebook profile can boost your mental health
Facebook has been around for over a decade, meaning for many of us, it’s become intertwined with our daily lives. But is that really a good thing? According to a new study, which is being hailed as the most trustworthy scientific assessment of social media’s effects, it may not be. The study Read More...
Scientists are designing AI to find treatments for individual mental illnesses
Mental health disorders haunt a sizable portion of humanity at any given time. That’s why a number of scientists and researchers are developing an algorithm that attempts to find the most effective intervention for any given mental disorder. Whether machine learning can provide a better answer to Read More...
For mental health, settle near nature
We often extoll the benefits of getting more nature in our lives. Jay Walljasper wrote about it for us, way back in 2005. But today we've got a bit of new research to further back up the premise: Green is good. More specifically, a study published this month in Environmental Science and Technology Read More...