Fear of ageing is really a fear of the unknown – and modern society is making things worse

Anxiety about ageing is also often a fear of the future.

Alastair Comery, PhD Candidate, Sociology, Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath • conversation
Jan. 31, 2024 ~6 min

Blood pressure drug lowers anxiety in people with autism

The blood pressure drug propranolol can help kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder who struggle with anxiety, a study finds.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 25, 2024 ~4 min


Why you may feel depressed and anxious when you're ill – and how to cope with it

Research suggests we should embrace feeling down when ill.

Julie Lasselin, Researcher in Psychoneuroimmunology, Stockholm University • conversation
Jan. 15, 2024 ~7 min

Stories about war, violence and hate crime can cause anxiety, anger and depression in kids -- here's how to discuss bad news with your children

Talking about violence with teens and tweens is very different from the conversation you’ll have with younger children.

Robin Gurwitch, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2024 ~9 min

How to make your life greener in 2024

It’s often challenging to live up to your new year’s resolutions – but becoming greener is surprisingly easy.

Alice Brock, PhD Candidate in Environmental Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Dec. 27, 2023 ~7 min

Why are US suicide rates at an 80-year high?

Suicide rates in the US are at a 80-year high. An expert on college student mental health explains risk factors and the role of inequality.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Dec. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Dad’s depression linked to surprising effect on kids

Mild anxious or depression symptoms in dads is tied to fewer behavior problems in their kids' first years of school, a study finds.

Frederique Mazerolle-McGill • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~6 min

Stress and depression can be a vicious cycle

A meta-analysis finds the established stress generation model applies to depression and other mental health disorders.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 9, 2023 ~8 min


Control your pupils, control your anxiety?

A biofeedback technique focusing on the pupils of our eyes can lower stress and anxiety, a study suggests.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Nov. 3, 2023 ~5 min

Greta Thunberg is far from the only neurodivergent climate activist – many who see the world differently also want to change it

Activists with autism, bipolar disorder and other conditions spoke about finding purpose in environmental activism.

Louise Taylor, Early Career Researcher and Ecotherapist, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Oct. 23, 2023 ~7 min

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