Jodie Raybould & Daniel Waldeck, Coventry University/ The Conversation
Continue Reading
Category: Mental Health, Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: Pets, Cats, Stress, mental health, Anxiety
Jemima Kang, Nick Haslam and Mike Conway/The University of Melbourne/The Conversation
Continue Reading
Category: ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind
Tags: University of Melbourne, ADHD, Autism, Autism spectrum disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Online, mental health
T
An animal therapy program at a psychiatric hospital in France is providing major improvements in care outcomes for patients. This is reported by the patients themselves, observed by hospital staff, and presented by the program organizers, who now want proper research done into the practice to help standardize it and allow it to be available […]
The post Therapy Donkeys Prove Such a Balm of Calm…
I’d look at my baby and see her missing an eye or a limb, before she’d revert back to her normal self in front of my very eyes.
Gregory, a Black gay man from Virginia, clearly remembers the first time. He was 18 or 19, at an after-party, surrounded by grown adults with careers and lives. Someone was sitting at a table. _Would you like some?_ A little white powder, a little white line. He said yes. Gregory felt a pleasant buzz while everyone else was dissolving into the floor. “I realized whatever it is, we did the…
Symptoms of inattention look similar in children with ADHD and anxiety, but the underlying brain mechanisms driving that behavior differ, according to a new study.
J
As devastating and catastrophic as the COVID-19 pandemic was, we learned some important psychological lessons from it that can help us navigate a new public-health issue in an emotionally healthy way. Remembering that what has occurred in the past does not predict what will happen next, being vigilant but not allowing ourselves to become fixated, and being cautious with our sources of…
The entries are in, and Apple has chosen 350 Swift Student Challenge winners and highlighted four distinguished winners and their apps. The entries hailed from 37 different countries and winners, and of those 350, 50 have been invited to attend the company’s WWDC event in June, 2026. The four distinguished winners, per AppleInsider: Steady Hands […]
Source
No, it's not because they think your bathroom is gross.
I would always be gurgling.'
A forthcoming webinar on April 25 will examine the detrimental effects of excessive screen time on mental health, including sleep disruption and anxiety. The session will focus on promoting mindful usage and awareness to achieve a healthy digital balance.
With some of my cycles lasting upwards of 50 days and my menstrual pain making me bedbound for hours, I knew something wasn’t right.
A UWE Bristol researcher is developing a smartwatch-powered app to detect anxiety early and help users manage symptoms in real time.
Shanina Carmichael writes about how people need to trust their instinct and leave problematic situations more often.
The post Opinion | When the Vibe Is Off, Trust Your Instinct appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
I know how deeply perimenopause and menopause symptoms can impact us.
ADHD traits in childhood may predict and even invite physical health problems, disabilities, and multimorbidity in midlife. However, mind-body exercises in adolescence may offset this risk, suggests new research.
Tommy Graves went eight days without sleep in 2012 (Picture: Kennedy News/@tommygsleep)
A Londoner has revealed what happened when he went eight days straight without sleep, describing how he ‘left planet earth’ and ‘had no sense of what reality was’.
Tommy Graves, from Bermondsey, was fundraising for a charity in 2021 when his stress spiralled into an extreme case of insomnia, leading to a…
Dealing with anxiety is a battle for many Americans. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 19.1% of adults in the United States have an anxiety disorder.
With anxiety, it can be easy to settle into catastrophic thinking, especially when life is full of unknowns. But dwelling on anxious thoughts does little to ease them, and you may be looking for ways to quiet…
Being approached by a salesperson when making a big purchase, such as a car or an appliance, is an experience most people find to be at least a little uncomfortable. Heck, even much smaller stakes shopping like walking through the mall or browsing jewelry can be wracked with anxiety over potentially running into a pushy salesman. Salespeople can provide help and expertise, of course, but they…
H
For many Americans, midlife is no longer a plateau—it’s a pressure point.
The post Middle-age: The new pressure point in U.S. society? appeared first on Digital Journal.
Settling in for a good night of sleep is a struggle for many Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 15% of people in the United States report having trouble falling asleep.
This is why more and more Americans are turning to white noise, melatonin, meditation apps, special pillows, and anything they think can help them fall asleep fast and get the most…
Page 1