Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation – “An Urgent and Essential Read” to Protect Childhood from Smartphones
Shortly after 2010, when smartphones became ubiquitous and part of young people's lives, something went terribly wrong. Signs of teenage mental health distress spiked sharply
While Teen Girls Are Clearly Struggling, Depression in Boys Going Undetected
It is becoming common knowledge that collectively, girls in America are struggling with their mental health. A February 2023 CDC report showed that U.S. high
5 Practical Ways to Bring Down Stress in Your Body
The mind and body are mysteriously linked. We’ve all experienced how the mind affects the body, as stressful situations can cause your heart to pound
Study Shows Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A new, targeted form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been found to ease the symptoms of people with severe treatment-resistant depression for at least
Can Yogurt Combat Depression?
Is yogurt useful in combatting depression? A new study by University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers shows that a key bacterium in fermented foods
World’s Largest Study on Light Exposure Proves Its Impact on Mental Health
According to Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, the world's largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health has found that nighttime exposure
Sunshine Is Key to Mood and Sleep
Light. Plants need it to grow. Turns out our brains need it as well – but the kind of light and when we are exposed
What Makes Optimism So Powerful?
Why is optimism such a powerful force? Turns out, there’s brain science to back it. In a Forbes.com article, Harvard instructor Carmine Gallo interviewed developmental molecular biologist
These 7 Habits Can Cut Depression Risk in Half
Depression is a complex disease. Although brain chemicals play a role, there’s no simple explanation for what causes depression, and people suffering from the condition
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Depression
Before you reach for those Doritos, consider the findings of a new study: consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods – those high in sugar, salt,