The Mental State of the World Report 2023
How do countries around the world fare when it comes to mental health? Where does the United States rank? This week, the Global Mind Project released
Teen Antidepressant Prescriptions Spiked During Pandemic, Study Finds
The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on youth mental health. A new study showing that antidepressant prescriptions for adolescents spiked at the same time
Do Pets Improve Your Mental Health?
Do pets improve your mental health? By an overwhelming majority, Americans respond with a resounding “yes.” In a February 2024 poll of over 2,200 adults, 84%
Can Voting Benefit Your Mental Health?
Are mental health and voting linked? Voting gives each citizen a voice, a sense of agency, and input into important governmental decisions that affect daily
Kiwifruit May Boost Your Mood
What’s green and black and fuzzy outside? A wonder fruit that just might boost your mental health. A recent study found that for people with low
CDC Report: Half of Kids Use Drugs Alone, Often to Cope with Stress & Anxiety
The CDC has just released a new report which shines light on youth drug use in America. Why are kids with suspected substance use issues turning
New Study: Teen Cannabis, Alcohol, Nicotine Use Linked to Mental Health Distress
Teens who use cannabis, alcohol, and nicotine are more likely to have underlying psychiatric symptoms – and worse symptoms – than their peers, according to
Stressful Situations Are A Given. How We View Them Makes a Massive Difference
Life is full of ups and downs. When stressful situations arise, how we view those circumstances matters greatly, according to new research from the University
Why Gardens Are So Good for You
“Inch by inch, row by rowGonna make this garden growAll it takes is a rake and a hoeAnd a piece of fertile ground…” Children's songs and
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