Deep breath video can calm a child in 1 minute

A free, brief video shows kids how to take a few deep breaths, which research shows really can calm them down in regular settings.

Carrie Spector-Stanford • futurity
Dec. 1, 2021 ~8 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


Microwaves and other small noises really stress out your dog

Fireworks and thunderstorms aren't the only noises that can stress out your dog. Common household noises from vacuums and microwaves can, too.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~4 min

5 ways to turn your anxiety into something useful

The author of a new book has some tips on how you can transform your anxiety into a "superpower." One tip is as simple as looking at your phone less.

Eileen Reynolds-NYU • futurity
Nov. 5, 2021 ~13 min

COVID lockdowns gave some teen girls a break from stress

COVID-19 lockdowns gave many teen girls a mental health boost by giving them a break from their busy lives. They even got more sleep.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Oct. 29, 2021 ~5 min

Does depression in pregnancy up c-section risk?

Depression and anxiety may be linked to significantly higher rates of first time cesarean deliveries among women otherwise at low risk of having one.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 20, 2021 ~7 min

4 changes could reduce grad student stress

Lab work isn't 9-5, but there are ways to reduce stress and anxiety among graduate students, say researchers.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Sept. 22, 2021 ~5 min

COVID survivors report more post-traumatic stress symptoms

Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, some surivors also experience long-term mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Jennifer Rainey Marquez-Georgia State • futurity
Sept. 1, 2021 ~5 min


5 tips for handling your kids’ back-to-school jitters

Returning to school as the pandemic stretches on may spark anxiety. An expert has advice on how parents can boost their kids' (and their own) resilience.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~9 min

Expert: Fall learning needs to build on mental well-being

Professor for school counseling Erin Mason has advice for how schools can support mental and emotional well-being this fall.

Noelle Toumey Reetz-Georgia State • futurity
Aug. 19, 2021 ~8 min

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