Team links screen time and pandemic mental health risks at college
New research identifies factors associated with higher risk for negative mental health effects for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~8 min
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Families report benefits of cats for kids with autism
New research suggests cats could be a good fit for children with autism and their families.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~4 min
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Many people may stick with virtual mental health care
A new study suggests that more than half of people receiving mental health care will want to keep getting care virtually after the pandemic subsides.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~8 min
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Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing – but unlikely to work for everyone
Mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all non-clinical settings, say a team of
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~6 min
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How to help dogs and cats manage separation anxiety when their humans return to work
Alleviating separation anxiety is about changing the owner's behavior, too.
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~8 min
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How to outsmart your COVID-19 fears and boost your mood in 2021
One medication-free technique uses your emotions to release stress.
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~6 min
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Customers drive grocery store worker distress during pandemic
Grocery store workers report experiencing severe levels of mental distress during COVID-19. Customers are one major cause.
Dec. 22, 2020 • ~10 min
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CBD sales are soaring, but evidence is still slim that the cannabis derivative makes a difference for anxiety or pain
The jury's still out on whether or not CBD relieves stress and anxiety.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~10 min
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CBD sales soaring, but evidence still slim that the cannabis derivative makes a difference for anxiety or pain
The jury's still out on whether or not CBD relieves stress and anxiety.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~10 min
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Pandemic gun buyers face higher suicide risk
About 70% of those who bought a firearm during the COVID-19 pandemic reported having suicidal thoughts throughout their lives, research finds.
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
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