Recent research in England has revealed some interesting connections between teenagers' mental health and their use of public social media accounts. While earlier studies have shown links between social media and teen mental health, this study dives deeper into specific aspects, particularly the imp
Disasters, both natural and human-made, can seriously harm our mental health. Climate change and wars are making these events more common. In fact, about 400 major disasters happen each year, affecting over 1. 5 billion people. The mental health impacts are huge. People may feel stressed, anxious, o
Have you ever felt like people don't take your illness seriously? That's called illness invalidation. It's a big deal, especially for mental health. When someone doesn't believe or understand your illness, it can make you feel even worse. Doctors call this invalidation, and it can happen in many way
In 2017, China started a "coal-to-gas" policy to reduce indoor air pollution. This policy helped rural households switch to cleaner energy. But did it also improve the mental health of elderly residents? Researchers from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) found that it did.
Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our
You might think that when you're feeling really down, taking some medicine could make you feel better. But for some adults with a condition called major depressive disorder (MDD), this isn't always the case. A big study in Taiwan looked into why some people don't respond to common treatments. For st
You might have noticed that spending too much time scrolling through social media and other online content can feel like it's not doing your brain any good. Experts are calling this "brain rot, " which happens when our mental state weakens from consuming too much trivial or unchallenging material on
The global pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about significant changes in how women in Puerto Rico experience pregnancy and motherhood. A recent project is diving deep into these changes, aiming to understand how the pandemic has affected pregnancy outcomes and mental health among pregnant women and n
Being a dental professional can be tough. The job demands high precision and strong patient trust, which can be stressful. So, how are future dental professionals—UK dental students—handling this pressure? Let's dive into a review that explores the prevalence and incidence of stress among these stud
You might not think it, but how much you're up and about during the day can really affect how you feel if you have schizophrenia. A study followed 32 people with this condition, using watches to keep tabs on their activity and mood. Guess what? When they moved around more, they felt happier and bett
