Some mindfulness programs are trying to bring mindfulness to under-served communities and youth in crisis.
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As the practice of mindfulness grows, more thought needs to be given to how it can be used in under-served communities
A drug addict smoking crystal meth on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles.
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There’s widespread attention on the dangers of opioid addiction, but use of damaging crystal meth continues in the U.S., with police seizures rising.
Remote workers, particularly in the fields of mining and construction, are at greater risk of mental health problems. And accessing quality mental health care can be difficult for them.
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Participants of both virtual reality-based and Skype-based therapy sessions voted greatly in favour of using VR, reporting high levels of engagement and realism.
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New research confirms the benefits, but few hospitals in the UK provide these services at present.
‘Ecotherapy’ might be one promising form of mental health treatment.
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Proponents of ecotherapy say getting back to nature can improve our mental health, wellbeing, and self-esteem.
Your twitching eye is more likely to be due to staring at a screen for too long rather than some serious illness.
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If Googling your health symptoms is taking over you’re day-to-day life and is distressing you, here are some ways to get help.
Tuning in.
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Music for pleasure, self-expression and emotional regulation.
People who have trouble with their speech, say after a stroke, can find it challenging. But a speech pathologist can help.
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When people lose their speech, they can stop working and friends can drift away. Here’s what we can do to help them get the rehabilitation they need.
It’s important to find a psychologist you connect with and who seems to understand you.
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Psychologists use a number of different methods, including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and behavioural activation. Here’s how they work and who they might suit best.
Women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety as men.
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Around 20% of young Australian women had a diagnosis of depression or anxiety in 2017 compared with 12.8% in 2009. But the proportion of people reporting significant symptoms has remained stable.
Visually expressing painful memories and feelings can help let things go.
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Creative arts therapies allow people with dementia to express joy and sadness through painting, dance, music and drama.
Men are more likely to dream about being in an open relationship than women.
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Canadians are almost three times more likely to desire an open relationship than to be in one, according to new research.
An ad by a beer company was sweet but didn’t challenge any social norms.
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After the #me-too inspired Gillette ad, a male therapist says this year’s Super Bowl ads were disappointingly mild. But let’s not let that stop us from challenging each other.
Museum objects can evoke powerful emotions.
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More than just home to artworks or historical artefacts, museums and galleries can help people reflect on their own health issues.
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Why psychoanalysis and children shouldn’t mix.
In therapy.
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Economists have used their monetary methodologies to work out how visiting a therapist affects labour income.
A smartphone app could replace compulsive behaviours, like excessive hand washing.
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Technology could be a promising alternative to traditional therapy.
Successful therapy involves collaboration. Both therapist and client work at maintaining a positive relationship and need to continuously respond and adjust to the other.
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Therapy works. But success has little to do with your therapist’s experience, gender, graduate degree, or even the school of therapy they practise.
If someone has a fear of dogs, a therapist might try to reframe their beliefs to ones such as: ‘most dogs are friendly’
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A recent study found that half of patients who had therapy to help them cope with painful memories had a relapse four years later. So, is there a way to erase unwanted memories for good?
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Dogs have the same hormones and experience the same chemical changes that humans do.