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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
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?

Jennifer M. First, University of Tennessee, College of Social Work, University of Tennessee • conversation
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.

Robb Rutledge, Assistant Professor in Psychology, Yale University • conversation
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.

Federico Graciano-NUS • futurity
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.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
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.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 25, 2021 ~5 min

Drinking is up for people with depression during COVID

Both young people and older adults with anxiety or depression report drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Jan. 21, 2021 ~5 min

High insulin levels during childhood a risk for mental health problems later in life, study suggests

Researchers have shown that the link between physical and mental illness is closer than previously thought. Certain changes in physical health, which are

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 13, 2021 ~6 min


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.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 11, 2021 ~8 min

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

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 11, 2021 ~6 min

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