Wide-ranging concerns.
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People who live near water report better mental health and wellbeing.
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Repurposing derelict Victorian canals could boost people’s mood and their physical activity levels.
How we name our experiences and how we make sense of our distress matters.
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Some therapists are calling for a new way to understand human distress.
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With the right preparation, specialist destinations can benefit from an expected increase in demand.
A cross-Canada survey of university faculty found 68 per cent of females, compared with 32 per cent of males, reported family caregiver challenges in the pandemic.
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The pandemic has negatively affected female and racialized faculty. Universities need to make sure their career advancement doesn’t suffer.
Finally some good news!
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TV programmes with certain themes can help boost our mood.
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Psychedelics use is on the rise and it’s partly due to a wellbeing rebrand.
Happiness is complex.
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We are constantly bombarded with tips on how to stay resilient. But we need more than that to be happy.
Emotional regulation includes the ability to pay attention to and accept our emotions, and to differentiate emotions.
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Growing core coping skills isn’t just a matter of learning not to be triggered by children’s strong feelings; it’s also about creating positive meaningful activities that promote mutual bonding.
Rituals like hand-washing help spread hygiene practices that are essential to health and survival.
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People often turn to rituals to promote health and reduce anxiety during periods of high risk.
Presidential pup Major Biden stretches his legs on the White House lawn.
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Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
It’s time to snap out of bad habits.
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The brain is surprisingly changeable.
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When setting a new year’s goals, look closely at the reasoning behind it. Is it something you want to do, or think you should? The answer can help predict the outcome.
As the pandemic continues, many are looking for ways to replace parkrun safely.
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Parkrun gave participants a sense of community, belonging, and accomplishment. Here’s our take on how temporary alternatives can do the same.
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Assessing around 500 of the composer’s correspondence, we are able to see how a rise in sadness and other negative emotions resulted in increased creative productivity.
Daydreaming in lockdown? Keep it future focussed.
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Being nostalgic about the past can lead to a sense of loss in tough times.
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Contact with family and friends is as important as ever – we will just need to be more creative this year.
It’s hard to beat a good laugh with a friend.
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Whether in the form of a discreet titter or a full-on roar, laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health.
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Australians report high levels of life satisfaction but there are gaps — Indigenous Australians, immigrants and the unemployed fare worse. And COVID-19 won’t have helped.
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Hope and religion can be important coping resources for people during strict lockdowns - but also a source of struggle.