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August 2, 2024, 01:07 PM - 2 min read
Simone Biles’ decision to prioritise her mental health and not compete has changed perceptions of elite gymnasts and their mental health.
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July 22, 2024, 11:29 AM - 2 min read
There is evidence that mindfulness can benefit people’s wellbeing. The problem is that mindfulness coaches, videos, apps and books rarely warn people about the potential adverse effects.
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July 18, 2024, 12:26 PM - 2 min read
The pilot program, launched in partnership with the Center for Open Science (COS), aims to produce independent studies that offer insight into the relationship between social media and a teen’s well-being. Researchers will gain access to Instagram data for up to six months, which may include information on how many accounts a teen follows, how much they use Instagram, their account settings, and more.
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July 10, 2024, 05:44 PM - 2 min read
Getting an extra hour of sleep each night, eating one extra serve of fruit or vegetables each day, cutting out one hour of screen time, or adding an extra day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week – are linked to improvements in mental health.
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July 10, 2024, 09:12 AM - 2 min read
Mental health conditions – technically diagnoses or disorders – are defined by either feeling distress or experiencing impairment in one or more areas of your life.
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July 2, 2024, 05:36 PM - 2 min read
Researchers found that 0.6-0.9 per cent of girls and 0.9-1.2 per cent of boys in the middle-income countries they studied -- India, Vietnam and China -- sought professional help.
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June 12, 2024, 01:48 PM - 2 min read
Simply shifting your focus towards natural surroundings, even while in an urban environment, has the potential to improve well-being.
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May 29, 2024, 10:01 AM - 2 min read
Many people can relate to the sleepless nights during hot summer months and anecdotal experiences of irritation and aggression when thermally uncomfortable.
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May 9, 2024, 10:05 AM - 2 min read
We feel ecological grief when we lose places, species or ecosystems we value and love. These losses are a growing threat to mental health and wellbeing globally.
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April 13, 2024, 11:40 AM - 2 min read
Adults who have experienced abuse or neglect as children could be prone to lifelong ill-health by making them more vulnerable to obesity, inflammation and trauma.
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April 9, 2024, 09:43 AM - 2 min read
In a study published this week in the Journal of Mental Health, we found art therapy was associated with positive outcomes for children and adolescents in a hospital-based mental health unit.
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April 2, 2024, 01:57 PM - 2 min read
Family members who were carers for the deceased may feel exhaustion, overwhelm, burnout or a sense of injustice they must now continue to be responsible for their loved one’s affairs.
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