Why are US suicide rates at an 80-year high?

Suicide rates in the US are at a 80-year high. An expert on college student mental health explains risk factors and the role of inequality.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Dec. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Dad’s depression linked to surprising effect on kids

Mild anxious or depression symptoms in dads is tied to fewer behavior problems in their kids' first years of school, a study finds.

Frederique Mazerolle-McGill • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~6 min


Stress and depression can be a vicious cycle

A meta-analysis finds the established stress generation model applies to depression and other mental health disorders.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 9, 2023 ~8 min

Control your pupils, control your anxiety?

A biofeedback technique focusing on the pupils of our eyes can lower stress and anxiety, a study suggests.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Nov. 3, 2023 ~5 min

Poll: We do more ‘helicopter parenting’ than we think

New poll results indicate a gap between parents' views on independence for kids and their propensity for "helicopter parenting."

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 17, 2023 ~6 min

Not everyone’s mental health took a hit during COVID

Not everyone suffered a blow to their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. "We also found a lot of evidence of resilience."

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 11, 2023 ~6 min

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

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