New research suggests that to maintain a healthy brain, we should tend our gut microbiome. By Tim VernimmenFreelance science journalist It is increasingly well understood that the countless microbes in our…
Mental health for teachers carries critical benefits for students. By Dr Lee Ann Rawlins WilliamsClinical Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Human ServicesUniversity of North Dakota Introduction When it comes to mental health at school, typically…
What type of therapist should you choose? Here’s a quick guide to get you started. By Dr. John MalouffAssociate Professor, School of Behavioural, Cognitive and Social SciencesUniversity of New England Introduction You have made a…
Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism. By Dr. Rachel Goldsmith TurowAdjunct Faculty, Psychology DepartmentSeattle University Introduction Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of…
One of the most remarkable human capacities is to perceive and understand mental states. Introduction One of the most fascinating human capacities is the ability to perceive and interpret other…
It has been proposed that there is a link between creativity and mental illness. Introduction Links between creativity and mental health have been extensively discussed and studied by psychologists and other researchers…
Psychedelic drugs have potential for treating disease like depression and PTSD by helping to regrow damaged regions of the brain. By Dr. David E. OlsonAssistant Professor, Department of Chemistry; Department of Biochemistry & Molecular…
Some have called reports overblown, with others going so far as to call it a myth. But the data that continues to emerge tell a different story. By Dr. Jean TwengeProfessor of…
The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing global refugee crisis have shone a light on the ever-increasing need for new approaches to mental health treatment. By Dr. Lana Ruvolo GrasserPostdoctoral Research Fellow in NeuroscienceNational Institutes…
Everyone feels down or euphoric from time to time, but this is different from having a mood disorder. Introduction Mood disorders are extended periods of depressed, euphoric, or irritable moods…
