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Nature-Based Activities Can Improve Mental Health
Researchers at the University of York have revealed that nature-based activities can significantly improve mental health, with improvements in mood and anxiety observable within just 12 weeks. The study, published in the journal Health & Social Care in the Community, evaluated over 220 participants in a green social prescribing program across Humber and North Yorkshire,…
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How Stress, Depression Link Insomnia and Heavy Drinking: New Study
Researchers have long recognized the close relationship between insomnia and hazardous drinking, with estimates suggesting that between one-third and 91% of troubled sleepers misuse alcohol. However, a new study reveals a critical piece of the puzzle: the roles of perceived stress and depression in this relationship. The findings, published recently in the journal Alcohol, highlight…
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How to Curb Social Media’s Body Image Toll in Young Women
Reflecting on how fitness posts on social media make them feel might help young women counteract the harmful tendency to compare themselves to idealized influencers and content online. A new study published in Health Communication sheds light on how simple actions, like daily reflections, can lead to meaningful changes in self-perception and emotional well-being. Led…
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New Study Finds Mental Health Providers Struggle to Detect Bulimia
A recent study by researchers at the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions has shed light on a critical issue in the field of mental health: the misdiagnosis of bulimia nervosa. The research, published in the journal Eating Disorders, revealed that only 27% of mental health providers could accurately diagnose bulimia…
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New Screening Tool for Anxiety and Depression
Scientists at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), a cornerstone in supercomputing and digital resource innovation for scientific research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) have developed an advanced, automated screening method for anxiety and major depressive disorders, offering hope to millions who suffer…
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New Research Highlights the Mental Health Benefits of Dancing
Dancing is not only a joyful activity but also a powerful tool for managing stress, bolstering resilience and enhancing overall well-being. An international study conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey, Radboud University, University of Roehampton and University of Southern Denmark has brought to light the significant mental health benefits of dance. The study…
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Study Reveals Digital Stress and Social Media Norms Fuel Teen Friendship Conflicts
Friendships are essential to our lives, especially for teenagers navigating the complexities of social interactions. With many friendships now fostered online, staying in touch has become crucially important — but it also comes with its own set of challenges. A new study published in Frontiers in Digital Health by researchers from Italy sheds light on…
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New Study Links Maternal Depression to Children’s Emotional Overeating
Up to 25% of new mothers experience postpartum depression, which can profoundly affect their parenting and their children’s well-being. According to recent research conducted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the repercussions of this depression can extend far beyond the early months, potentially contributing to emotional overeating in children. “We wanted to explore how mother’s…
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New Study Finds Rising Mental Health Extremes Among Teens
Teenagers in Sweden are experiencing widening extremes in mental well-being, according to a recent study from the University of Gothenburg. The research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, compared depressive symptoms in adolescents from 2004 and 2019-2020, uncovering significant shifts in self-reported mental health. Rising Reports of Both High and Low Mental Well-Being…
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Strong Friendships Critical Over Social Media Use for Teen Mental Health
Teens who report strong, high-quality friendships tend to have better mental health outcomes, a finding nearly three times more influential than any link between social media use and mental health challenges. This is according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health…
