Science backs these mind-body tools for cancer anxiety

A new set of national guidelines recommends that cancer patients use certain mind-body techniques to ease anxiety and depression.

Leslie Orr-Rochester • futurity
Sept. 7, 2023 ~4 min

Team finds links among mental health, cannabis, and pregnancy

Pregnant and recently postpartum women who have mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, a study finds.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 28, 2023 ~6 min


College students who cut social media use have less anxiety

College students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes a day had less anxiety, depression, and loneliness, a new study finds.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
June 14, 2023 ~6 min

More college students than ever say they go to therapy

College students report more anxiety and depression than ever before. The good news is more also report receiving therapy or counseling.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
March 13, 2023 ~6 min

To cut vaccine hesitancy, emphasize risks of COVID

Individuals' tendency to plan for the future plays a surprising role in their vaccine hesitancy, a study finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 10, 2023 ~4 min

COVID has actually had limited effect on mental health

Despite stories to the contrary, the pandemic has had limited effects on mental health. Researchers say it's a testament to human resilience.

Katherine Gombay-McGill • futurity
March 9, 2023 ~6 min

Fast heart rates can drive anxiety, not just vice versa

Intense experiences can raise your heart rate, but new findings with mice show that the opposite is true: heart rate can up anxiety.

Nina Bai-Stanford • futurity
March 8, 2023 ~8 min

VR relaxes patients during wide-awake surgery

Patients feel better during wide-awake surgery when they're immersed in virtual reality, according to a new study.

Nardy Baeza Bickel-Michigan State • futurity
March 6, 2023 ~8 min


People with IBS face higher rates of anxiety, depression

People with irritable bowel syndrome have higher rates of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 24, 2023 ~4 min

Depressed young adults face higher heart disease risk

Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop heart disease, a new study shows.

Caslon Hatch-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 1, 2023 ~6 min

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