Why are anxiety and depression on the rise? Our environments have changed. Our food. Our stress. Our relationships—our “lost connections.” By Travis LupickAuthor and award-winning journalist Johann Hari’s experience with depression…
No one can escape stress, but sometimes it takes a physical and emotional toll that translates to disease and other health effects. By Dr. Lawson R. WulsinProfessor of Psychiatry and Family MedicineUniversity of Cincinnati Introduction COVID-19 taught most…
Laughter, the arts, touch, sleep. What you can do in your everyday life to get healthier. By Sven EberleinFreelance writer, journalist, and web designer 1. Laugh to your Heart’s Delight…
For some people, winter is literally depressing. In ‘Chasing the Sun’ Linda Geddes shows how we first came to recognise seasonal affective disorder (SAD) thanks to one enthusiastic mood diarist,…
Could community gardening emerge as an effective method for addressing climate anxiety? By Dr. Jose YongAssistant Professor of PsychologyNorthumbria University, Newcastle Every day, we are bombarded with messages about a world in crisis. Alongside the…
A recent study from Sweden found people with a history of chronic stress or depression had a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. By Dr. Yen Ying LimAssociate Professor, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental HealthMonash University By Ivana ChanPhD candidate, Clinical Psychology, Turner Institute for…
There is more than one way to pursue happiness and to cope with the inevitable low times in life. By Dr. Brock BastianProfessor, Melbourne School of Psychological SciencesThe University of Melbourne By Dr. Ashley HumphreyLecturer in PsychologyFederation University…
During times of stress and change, people are often advised to practice self-care by looking after themselves, yet what about the benefits of showing kindness to others? By Dr. Lara AkninDistinguished Professor of PsychologySimon Fraser University By Tiara A CashPhD Student…
Mental health care is critical for survivors, but access often comes with a slew of challenges. By Claudia Boyd-BarrettLongtime journalist Introduction Lisbet wondered if the victim advocate had made a mistake.…
Many people have cosmetic procedures to improve how they feel about themselves – but the evidence is mixed on whether they actually do. By Dr. Viren SwamiProfessor of Social PsychologyAnglia Ruskin University Introduction Demand for…
