Faculty aid students with mental health but lack training

The vast majority of higher ed faculty report responding to student mental concerns, but say they need training and resources.

Jillian McKoy • futurity
April 16, 2021 ~6 min

Adult support eases effects of bullying at boarding school

A school staff member to rely on for support can mitigate the effects of bullying at boarding school, but only for male students, a new study finds.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
March 31, 2021 ~5 min


How to spot ’emotional suffering’ during COVID (and what to do)

A year after the COVID-19 outbreak, many still report emotional distress. An expert describes what to look for and steps to help yourself and others.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
March 23, 2021 ~3 min

How to spot ’emotional suffering’ during COVID (and what to do)

A year after the COVID-19 outbreak, many still report emotional distress. An expert describes what to look for and steps to help yourself and others.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
March 23, 2021 ~3 min

Parents’ pandemic depression boosted kids’ anxiety

Two of five parents met the criteria for major depression during the early days of the pandemic. That affected their kids' anxiety and home schooling.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
March 4, 2021 ~4 min

COVID stress boosts kids’ anxiety, overeating

Stress is increasing anxiety, depression, and overeating in children during the pandemic. Here's what parents can do to help them.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 25, 2021 ~8 min

Sleep may be how the brain ties emotions to memory

Research in mice suggests that during sleep, neurons are busy connecting emotions like fear to memory. The finding may shed light on PTSD and anxiety.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 23, 2021 ~6 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


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

Pandemic loneliness hits people under 30 harder

The loneliness that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic is particularly hard on people under 30 and those with previous mental health issues, research finds.

Amanda Nybroe Rohde-Copenhagen • futurity
Jan. 19, 2021 ~5 min

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