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Simone Biles wins big, mental health awareness wins too

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.

How meditation may worsen mental health issues

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.

Instagram will let a select group of researchers access its data to study how the platform affects the mental health of teens and young adults.

Instagram opens data to study teen mental health

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.

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.

Small lifestyle changes can improve teenagers' mental health

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.

How to navigate mental health treatment options

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.

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.

Mental health: Less than 1pc teens sought help, says study

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.

Simply gazing at greenery improves mental health

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.

How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

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.

Ecological grief: How to prioritise mental wellness for environmental champions

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.

Abuse and neglect in childhood linked to obesity, inflammation & mental disorders

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.

Art therapy helps treat mental-health issues.

Short on words? Art therapy can come to your rescue

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.

How to look after your mental health while packing up Mum or Dad’s home

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.