Mental Health Stories
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Why Your Love Life Isn't Living Up To Your Dreams
How do we determine what makes a relationship loving, or what it means to feel cherished? -
Scientists Find OCD Gene Mutation Linked To Habits
These genetic mutations could be linked to OCD, autism or other conditions because they act on the part of our brain involved in repetitive behaviors. -
Does Owning Cats Make You Crazy?
Researchers find no link between declining mental health and growing up in a household with cats. -
Instagram Photos Show Off Bloated Stomach And Eczema On Face
An Instagrammer in Wales posted photos of her skin condition and her stomach after eating pizza and ice cream to teach her followers a lesson about body image. -
Be Nice To Your Spouse, It's Good For Your Mental Health
New research has shown that performing kind acts for others, even if they go unnoticed, is enough to boost your mental wellbeing. -
How Long Can You Go Without Human Contact Before Going Insane?
Sometimes people desperately want to be alone -- only to find themselves going insane without human contact. -
Health Benefits Of Laughter And Smiling
Just one smile could make you a little bit healthier. -
Are Dating Apps Causing You To Lower Your Standards?
Researchers have examined data from Australia's largest online dating platform to discover habits of online daters who contact potential matches. -
Would Space Travel Drive You Crazy?
Even people who seem psychologically well-adjusted on Earth may break down when isolated during a long trip through space. -
Same-Sex Marriage Laws Mean Fewer Teen Suicides, Study Says
Are society’s changing attitudes toward homosexuality leading to a decrease in suicide attempts? LGBTQ teens have been at risk. -
The ‘Love Hormone’: 4 Oxytocin Benefits
The hormone oxytocin can potentially enhance your relationships and happiness, according to science. -
Dads Get Postpartum Depression Too
It’s not just mothers who can get postpartum depression: New fathers under stress are more likely to be depressed.