The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys, teen girls are disproportionately experiencing sadness and hopelessness.
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New research finds that some common houseplants take in nutrients from outside the soil.
The war in Ukraine has traumatised many people, military and civilian. But the country’s health service was already ill-equipped to deal with mental health issues.
Studies show that contact with nature reduces the activity of the amygdala, a region of the brain linked to intense emotions, stress and anxiety.
There are many different reasons why men and women commit these acts, but the small number of cases makes it difficult to track.
The US surgeon general says 13 is ‘too early’ to be on social media. But an expert on parenting and digital media cautions against a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.
Researchers who analyzed every sports bet placed online since 2018 found that young adults are the fastest-growing group of bettors, with more than 70% of them placing in-game bets.
Police brutality disproportionately affects Black communities and can cause numerous adverse effects, including depression, anxiety and trauma.
From July this year, some psychiatrists will be able to prescribe psychedelics to some patients. Responses from experts working in the field are mixed.
Many organisations use ‘after action reviews’ to debrief after an event. A modified version could help parents work through the news their child is unhappy with an element of their school life.
There is growing concern about school refusal rates in Australia. But experts caution against parents simply forcing kids back to the classroom.
Public policies should be looking to increase awareness of the link between alcohol and suicide and to assess and treat problematic alcohol use as a way to prevent suicide.
New York City’s plan has garnered the most attention – and criticism – but several cities are expanding their own intervention programs.
Social media is ubiquitous but can make us feel down, when we compare our reality to unrealistic social media posts.
The closure of the virtual Connect-Clinic means fewer trans and non-binary people will get the vital health-care services they need.
We studied 1.4 million people in Sweden who had been treated with beta blockers.
It turns out that there are some benefits to all the time we spend commuting.
Many kids are nervous about starting a new school year. But some children will experience a level of anxiety about school that causes them significant problems.
Hearing someone’s voice can decrease feelings of loneliness and anxiety
Dancing in a group – in a class, in a club, at a wedding – is social. So it could be just the thing for 2023, if the gym isn’t for you.
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