Mental Health Stories
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Smells Experienced In Nature Help Us Feel Relaxed, Positive
According to a new study, smelling things in nature could help improve our physical and mental well-being. -
Smartphone Use Could Help Improve Memory Skills: Study
A new study found that digital devices could help improve memory skills, contrary to popular belief. -
Low Serotonin Not Necessarily Connected To Depression Risk, Study Finds
A new study found that there is little evidence linking low serotonin levels to clinical depression. -
VR App Helps Treat Symptoms Of 5 Common Phobias: Flying, Heights, Spiders, Dogs & Needles
People who suffer from specific phobias can benefit from a new VR-based app, new findings suggest. -
Young Adults Who Experience Cyberbullying More Likely To Have Suicidal Thoughts: Study
Cyberbullying leads to suicidal thoughts and attempts in kids and adolescents, a study has found. -
Grandmother Death Could Lead To Lasting Mental Health Effects For Adolescents, Study Shows
A new study linked the death of grandmothers to severe and lasting mental health effects on kids and adolescents. -
Vitamin B6 Could Help Reduce Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms: Study
For people with anxiety or depression, vitamin B6 might be able to help, a study suggests. -
Loneliness Before Age 12 Linked To Stress, Alcohol Problems In Young Adulthood: Study
"(W)e could have another public health crisis on our hands in a few years as today's children grow up": one of the study authors. -
More Children Are Trying To Lose Weight Today, Study Finds
Some of the kids trying to lose weight are those considered to have a "healthy" weight. -
Drinking Moderately Linked To Cognitive Decline
According to an observational study, even moderate drinking contributes to cognitive decline. -
Young People's Mental Health Is Deteriorating, Computer Games Could Help: Study
Data showed that young people's mental health is deteriorating, and researchers suggest that computer games can teach mindfulness to help with the crisis. -
Reaching Out To Friends 'Just Because' More Appreciated Than We Think: Study
Some people hesitate reaching out to peers they haven't been in contact with for a while.
