Regret can be all-consuming – a neurobehavioral scientist explains how people can overcome it

Remorse and sorrow from a bad choice can haunt you for years, even decades. But there are evidence-based ways to move past regret.

J. Kim Penberthy, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia • conversation
Jan. 7, 2022 ~7 min

Why does experiencing 'flow' feel so good? A communication scientist explains

Research shows that people with more flow in their lives had a higher sense of well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists are beginning to explore what happens in the brain during flow.

Richard Huskey, Assistant Professor of Communication and Cognitive Science, University of California, Davis • conversation
Jan. 4, 2022 ~10 min


Depression stigma drops for first time in US

Stigma surrounding depression has dropped in the US for the first time, but has increased for other mental illnesses like schizophrenia.

April Toler-Indiana • futurity
Dec. 29, 2021 ~6 min

Survey: Huge drop in teen drug use during COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued, teen use of illicit drugs saw the largest and most sweeping drop in the past 46 years. But will it last?

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
Dec. 17, 2021 ~8 min

The 'runner's high' may result from molecules called cannabinoids – the body's own version of THC and CBD

A growing body of research points to the body’s natural cannabinoid system as the primary driver behind the runner’s high – and the mental health boost and stress relief following exercise.

Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University • conversation
Dec. 17, 2021 ~10 min

Military sexual assault tied to depression and poor baby bonding

Military sexual assault and harassment are linked to higher rates of depression among new mothers and a negative effect on mother-baby bonding.

Shahreen Abedin-Texas • futurity
Dec. 15, 2021 ~6 min

Online interventions can ease teen depression

Just two, single-session online interventions can help curb teen depression. The findings could be particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Dec. 13, 2021 ~5 min

Grocery workers suffer the mental health effects of customer hostility and lack of safety in their workplace

Supermarket employees, still laboring in crisis mode, continue to report significant rises in physical and mental health problems.

Sabrina V. Helm, Associate Professor of Retailing and Consumer Science, University of Arizona • conversation
Nov. 24, 2021 ~9 min


Team links sitting during COVID to depression symptoms

People who continued to sit more as COVID-19 continued were more likely to have depression symptoms. "Sitting is a sneaky behavior," says Jacob Meyer.

Rachel Cramer • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~7 min

Depression screening at school ups odds of treatment

Universal school-based screening for depressive symptoms increases both identification and the start of treatment for adolescent depression, research finds.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~7 min

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