PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING

Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Life After Eighty: How Nigerians Navigate Their Golden Years

Let's dive into the lives of Nigerians who have reached their eighties. This group, known as octogenarians, have a lot to tell us about how they experience life. A recent investigation looked into the quality of life for these individuals across four states: Osun, Oyo, Imo, and Benue. The study involved 1, 774 octogenarians. They were asked about various aspects ...

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May 19 2025SPORTS

Keeping Kids Safe on the Field: Coaches' Tactics Against Bullying

Coaches play a crucial role in keeping youth sports safe and fun. They have to deal with peer bullying, which can really mess with a young athlete's mind and how well they play. To tackle this, coaches need to have a solid plan. A recent study dug into how coaches handle bullying and build a positive team vibe. They talked to 30 coaches who work with kids aged 6 to 1...

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May 18 2025HEALTH

How Dads Feel About Birth Matters Too

Dads play a big role in a baby's life, from the moment they are born. Their feelings about the birth experience can shape how they connect with their new family. Fathers' experiences during childbirth are often overlooked. However, their feelings can greatly influence both their own well-being and their relationship with their partner. This is especially true in t...

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May 04 2025HEALTH

How Do Students Handle Stress and Stay Happy?

The way people deal with stress and maintain happiness has been a hot topic for a while. But there is still a lot to learn about how students manage stress and stay positive. A recent study looked into this by focusing on college students. It examined how mindfulness, gratitude, optimism, and hope affect students' well-being. It also explored how students' coping...

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

The Power of Kindness in Hospice Care

Hospice care is widely known as one of the most challenging jobs. It involves a lot of stress and constant exposure to patients with life-limiting conditions. This makes the mental health of hospice workers a big concern. One way to support these workers is by looking at how compassion and self-compassion affect their well-being. A recent study focused on hospice wo...

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Apr 02 2025EDUCATION

How Good Bosses Boost Happiness and Job Joy

Leadership matters a lot in how happy and satisfied workers feel at their jobs. Leaders who act with kindness and fairness can really make a difference. This is because their actions can boost the mental health of their employees. When employees feel good mentally, they tend to enjoy their jobs more. This is not just a guess. It has been proven in a study that looked...

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Hurts Shape College Life

College life can be tough, and it's even tougher for students who have faced hard times as kids. These tough experiences, known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), can leave a mark on a person's mind and emotions. ACEs include things like abuse, neglect, or growing up with a family member who has a serious problem, like addiction or mental illness. These exper...

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Feb 25 2025HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of Aging: Our Minds and Feelings Change Over Time

Aging is more than just physical changes. It's a journey that deeply affects our minds and emotions, which experts call psychological well-being. To measure this, they use a tool called the Scales of Psychological Well-being (SPWB). This tool has 18 parts and was recently tested in German. The study looked at different aspects of well-being, like personal growth, a s...

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Robots as Comfort Companions: Helping Kids in Hospitals

Hospitals can be scary places for kids. They're away from home, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, and dealing with pain and stress. But what if a friendly robot could make their stay a bit easier? That's the question researchers wanted to answer. They looked at many studies to see if social robots could help kids feel better while in the hospital. Social robots are de...

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Feb 04 2025EDUCATION

Mind Games: How Friends and Belonging Boost College Athlete's Mental Health

Sports might seem like a physical thing, but your brain is totally involved. College athletes in China showed that friendly connections and a sense of belonging straight-up improve mental well-being. This isn't just about being on a top team; it's about feeling accepted and supported. It makes total sense. Who wants to play hard when you feel alone or ignored? Sports...

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