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Twitter’s plan to help young people not get too overwhelmed by bad news doesn’t go far enough
We know negative news has an impact on our mental health, especially if we are constantly being exposed to it. Twitter is trying to help young people cope with the stress, which is a good start.
Designing games that change perceptions, opinions and even players’ real-life actions
Readers read, viewers watch and players do. That level of engagement gives games real power to influence people both within and outside the play itself.
Child anxiety and parenting in the Trump era
With emotionally charged rhetoric from both sides of the aisle and many parents in a heightened state of distress, children are more vulnerable than ever to anxiety. What can parents do?
There’s a strong link between anxiety and depression, and sleep problems, and it goes both ways
Sleep problems can lead to anxiety and depression, and vice versa. General improvements to sleep might be beneficial, whether a person has anxiety, depression, or both.
Living in a poor area increases the risk of anxiety in women, but not men
The reasons are complex and varied.
Food as medicine: your brain really does want you to eat more veggies
A world-first trial showed depression is reduced after just three months following a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, legumes, fish, lean red meats, olive oil and nuts.
Four signs you have high emotional intelligence
And if you don't, there's still time to change.
How better definitions of mental disorders could aid diagnosis and treatment
There is typically no fever, no broken bone, no lesion to examine under a microscope when evaluating mental illness. Diagnosing disorders therefore is hard. A new way to classify disorders could help.
Hairdressers in rural Australia end up being counsellors too
Professionals in rural and regional Australia such as hairdressers, accountants and bank managers often play the role of counsellors too.
We’ve all heard about postnatal depression, but what about antenatal depression?
Depression and anxiety during pregnancy are only recently gaining attention. But seeking help early can make a big difference for expecting mothers – and for their children and families.
Health Check: how do you know if you’re obsessed with your health?
When does a healthy concern about your health tip over into illness anxiety?
Ten reasons some of us should cut back on alcohol
Many of us don’t treat alcohol with the respect the drug demands.
Can’t keep your New Year’s resolutions - try being kind to yourself
Research shows that kindness towards oneself, or self compassion, could improve motivation.
Health Check: why swimming in the sea is good for you
Seawater has been used to treat skin problems, sinuses and mental health issues for centuries. And the evidence largely stacks up.
How to be a healthy user of social media
How you use social media can provide warning signs of depression or anxiety.
Six things all schools should consider before adding mental health lessons to the curriculum
Because educating young people about mental health and well-being is no simple task
Explainer: what is exposure therapy and how can it treat social anxiety?
Exposure therapy, where people face their feared social situations, is one treatment that can be used to treat social anxiety. So how does it work?
Men who want power over women likely to have poorer mental health: study
Men who see themselves as playboys, and as having power over women, are more prone to poor mental health than those who conform less to traditionally masculine norms, according to a new study.
How to find a good app for mental health
While some respectable organisations have lists of recommended apps, very few of these apps are supported by experimental evidence.
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