Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment

Because of ethical considerations, there are no clinical trials comparing the effects of hormone therapy to conversion therapy on trans youths. But a set of recent studies tease out cause and effect.

Samuel Mann, Associate Economist, RAND • conversation
July 31, 2023 ~10 min

Experts call for urgent mental health support for people living with long term autoimmune diseases

More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 26, 2023 ~6 min


Curing America's loneliness epidemic would make us healthier, fitter and less likely to abuse drugs

At least half of surveyed US adults experienced loneliness and social isolation.

Clay Marsh, Chancellor and Executive Dean for Health Sciences, West Virginia University • conversation
July 14, 2023 ~8 min

In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows

Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 10, 2023 ~6 min

Helping adolescents to feel competent and purposeful – not just happy – may improve grades

Study of 600 teenagers suggests that having stronger self-awareness and sense of purpose may raise GCSE Maths scores “by a couple of grades”.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 6, 2023 ~7 min

Reading for pleasure early in childhood linked to better cognitive performance and mental wellbeing in adolescence

Children who begin reading for pleasure early in life tend to perform better at cognitive tests and have better mental health when they enter adolescence, a

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 28, 2023 ~5 min

Chemical imbalance in the forebrain underpins compulsive behaviour and OCD, study finds

Neuroscientists say that the findings are a “major piece of the puzzle” in understanding OCD, and could open up new lines of treatment.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 27, 2023 ~6 min

Worried about AI? You might have AI-nxiety – here's how to cope

You probably already use AI in your life - take time to think about how these tools help you.

Sanae Okamoto, Researcher in Behavioural Science and Psychology, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute (UNU-MERIT), United Nations University • conversation
June 26, 2023 ~7 min


Adjusting jobs to protect workers' mental health is both easier and harder than you might think

Changing workplace culture and the way jobs are designed can stave off depression, anxiety and burnout.

Matthew A. Cronin, Professor of Management, George Mason University • conversation
June 14, 2023 ~9 min

Anti-trans bills and political climates are taking a significant mental health toll on trans and nonbinary people – even during Pride

The rainbow Pride flags flying this month obscure the ongoing legislative attacks threatening the health and well-being of transgender and nonbinary people and their families.

Jae A. Puckett, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Michigan State University • conversation
June 12, 2023 ~7 min

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