Parents’ pandemic depression boosted kids’ anxiety
Two of five parents met the criteria for major depression during the early days of the pandemic. That affected their kids' anxiety and home schooling.
March 4, 2021 • ~4 min
Peek at your own brain activity may curb mental illness symptoms
A technique called real-time fMRI neurofeedback that lets people see their own brain activity could help curb symptoms of depression, anxiety, and more.
Feb. 25, 2021 • ~9 min
College student depression doubled over pandemic
Almost 2 in 3 college students in a new survey reported experiencing depression, doubled from the year before the pandemic began.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~5 min
Robotic dogs and laughter therapy: 10 ways to combat loneliness and isolation while social distancing
Robotic dogs, laughter therapy and mindfulness are some of the ways that might help people – particularly the elderly – cope with loneliness and social
Feb. 17, 2021 • ~8 min
How the media may be making the COVID-19 mental health epidemic worse
Too much COVID-19 news could be harmful to your health, experts suggest. So how do you stay informed but not get depressed?
Feb. 16, 2021 • ~5 min
Happiness: why learning, not rewards, may be the key – new research
Receiving a pay raise will make you feel happier only if it was bigger than what you had expected. Why? Because it helps you learn.
Feb. 1, 2021 • ~7 min
1 in 3 adults are anxious or depressed due to COVID-19
One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of lower socioeconomic status, are experiencing anxiety and depression due to COVID-19.
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~5 min
Poor mental health may up chance for early death
People who experience mental health disorders early in life are at higher risk for physical health problems later on, including earlier death.
Jan. 25, 2021 • ~5 min
Poor mental health may up chance for early death
People who experience mental health disorders early in life are at higher risk for physical health problems later on, including earlier death.
Jan. 25, 2021 • ~5 min
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