Caregiver well-being declines over time

The longer people spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context.

U. Zurich • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~4 min

Tips for coping with anxiety this holiday season

Anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the US. Here, researchers share ways to mitigate it during the holiday season.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~6 min


Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders

Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a stand-alone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.

David Acunzo, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia • conversation
Dec. 10, 2024 ~9 min

Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

Given the polarized political climate in the US, it’s hard not to be affected by the election. But there are ways to make sure stress and uncertainty don’t send you on a downward spiral.

Shannon Sauer-Zavala, Associate Professor of Psychology & Licensed Clinical Psychologist, University of Kentucky • conversation
Nov. 1, 2024 ~7 min

How to cope with election stress and anxiety

An expert breaks down how you can deal with stress about this year's presidential election.

U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~4 min

Existential uncertainty: how it affects your mind – and what you can do about it

It’s not uncommon to feel anxiety, distress and unease about the future.

Dusana Dorjee, Associate professor in Psychology in Education, University of York • conversation
Oct. 21, 2024 ~8 min

People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, US census surveys show − smarter, targeted policies could help

Disasters such as hurricanes Helene and Milton often hit low-income and other disadvantaged groups hardest. 2 policy experts suggest ways long-term aid could help.

Christian Weller, Professor of Public Policy and Public Affairs, UMass Boston • conversation
Oct. 15, 2024 ~8 min

Happiness class is helping clinically depressed school teachers become emotionally healthy − with a cheery assist from Aristotle

Teachers who took the course reported less depression and better sleep − and needed fewer sick days.

John Sommers-Flanagan, Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Counseling, University of Montana • conversation
Oct. 11, 2024 ~7 min


Some video games benefit mental health for kids and teens

Can gamified interventions help fight the youth mental health crisis? A new report says they can.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Oct. 1, 2024 ~8 min

Your genes may predispose you to anxiety

In a new study, researchers discovered more than 100 genes associated with anxiety.

Yale • futurity
Sept. 25, 2024 ~4 min

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