Syrian refugees, displaced by ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, often face severe mental health issues like post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and grief. A group of researchers reviewed 22 studies from different databases to understand what psychotherapeutic interventions work best. These s
Have you ever thought about how people working in healthcare and law enforcement treat those with mental health issues who also happen to be involved in crime? Well, it turns out that many professionals in Greece have some pretty strong, and often negative, attitudes towards them. A recent study fou
As China continues to modernize, an intriguing question arises: how do the living arrangements and internet habits of older adults impact their mental well-being? Researchers have noticed that the digital age has brought about significant shifts in social dynamics, particularly for the elderly. Let
Did you know that the tiny creatures living in your stomach might be chatting with your brain? We're talking about the trillions of bacteria that call your gut home, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Scientists have started paying close attention to how these microorganisms might be influenc
Did you know that soil can be contaminated with lead, which is really harmful to humans? Scientists are testing a cool new method to clean this up. They've been mixing enzymes and charcoal, calling it UCB technology. How does it work? They set up a sand column filled with lead and let water flow thr
You might think that all teens feel the same about talking to a therapist. Surprisingly, there's not much research from places like the Arabian Gulf to show us what teens there think. So, this study set out to find out what makes some teens more likely to seek help from a professional psychologist.
Feeling lonely isn't just a passing mood; it's like a little bell ringing, telling teens their bodies need some human connection. Problem is, for some, this feeling sticks around and can really hurt their health. The tricky part? We don't have many proven ways to help them out. Let's explore the roa
Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, is facing a serious legal challenge. An Oklahoma woman, LaTroya Grayson, has filed a lawsuit against him. She alleges that Diddy sexually assaulted her at a party in New York City back in 2006. Grayson won a radio contest to attend the ev
Lilly Jay, a therapist, and Ethan Slater, her high school sweetheart and "Wicked" star, were married in 2018. They welcomed their first child in 2022. But in 2023, their marriage hit a rough patch when Slater started dating his co-star, Ariana Grande, who was also married to someone else at the time
You might have heard of online tools for mental health, like cognitive bias modification (CBM) for interpretation. These tools help you think about ambiguous situations in a less scary way, and you don't need a therapist. But many people stop using these tools early, which isn't great. We need new w
