Time in the garden can ease anxiety and depression

Many longtime gardeners say the garden is their happy place. A new study shows that may be literally true.

Samantha Murray-Florida • futurity
July 7, 2022 ~6 min

Screen both parents for depression past baby’s first year

Clinicians should screen both parents for depression beyond their child's first birthday in pediatric offices, say researchers.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
June 28, 2022 ~4 min


Depression symptoms spike for teen boys after grandma’s death

Losing a beloved family member is never easy, but a new study suggests the death of a grandmother might trigger depression in adolescent boys.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
June 22, 2022 ~7 min

No link between SSRI exposure, childhood depression

A new study looks at the association between SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and brain development in young children.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
June 16, 2022 ~6 min

Long COVID is more likely for 9/11 responders with chronic disease

Many 9/11 first responders have chronic conditions from Ground Zero exposure. Now, researchers say they're more likely to get long COVID, too.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
June 14, 2022 ~6 min

Traumatic events may blunt benefits of positive interventions at school

Black students exposed to traumatic events like police shootings may get less from behavioral interventions in the classroom, research finds.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~7 min

Traumatic events may blunt benefits of positive interventions at school

Black students exposed to traumatic events like police shootings may get less from behavioral interventions in the classroom, research finds.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
May 20, 2022 ~7 min

Green space may cut dementia risk for middle-aged women

Living in an area lush with green space may boost cognitive function, slow mental decline, and reduce depression for middle-aged women.

Jillian McKoy-Boston U. • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~5 min


30 mins of daily exercise may ease depression symptoms

Just 30 minutes of exercise may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes and also boost the benefits of therapy, two new studies show.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
March 30, 2022 ~7 min

Mental health may sway if vaping teens go to cannabis

Mental health influences whether teens who vape will begin using cannabis, but the risk differs depending on the mental health problems they experience.

Jennifer Rainey Marquez-Georgia State • futurity
March 17, 2022 ~7 min

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