Talking to Strangers Linked to Happiness
Turns out chatting with the clerk in the checkout line just might be a key to happiness. A fascinating article by Rhitu Chatterjee on NPR.com examines
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,
Survey: 87% of Gen Z Say They Experience Mental Health Challenges Regularly
According to a new national survey from the Harris Poll and Blue Shield of California, almost 9 out of 10 teens and young adults report
Do Depression and Anxiety Increase Your Risk of Cancer?
Do depression and anxiety increase your risk of developing cancer? There’s been a debate in scientific circles as to whether there’s a link between them.
Half the World Will Face Mental Health Disorder in Their Lifetime, Study Finds
A new research study by teams from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has found that one in two people will develop a mental
Amidst the Youth Mental Health Crisis, Parents Are Struggling, Too
In the midst of an unprecedented youth mental health crisis, parents are suffering roughly the same rates of anxiety and depression as their teen children, Good
71% of Parents Report Last Year Was Tough for Kids
For children, heading back to school can be fraught with emotions, both positive and negative. A new national survey indicates what parents perceive are the
Extreme Heat Takes a Toll on Mental Health
As temperatures soar across the United States, the news offers daily reminders that extreme heat can be physically dangerous, especially to vulnerable members of the
Reading for Pleasure in Childhood Linked to Better Adolescent Mental Health
Great focus and attention is placed on teaching children to read, a key academic and life skill. But teaching children to love to read, and