Understanding Anxiety and Uncertainty
Join André from The Mental Elf and Ondrej Zika from the Max Planck Institute as they delve into the complexities of anxiety and how it relates to uncertainty. Ondrej discusses…
Teens with problematic smartphone use are twice as likely to have anxiety – and many are eager to cut down
Two new studies of smartphone habits in teenagers have identified links between problematic smartphone use (PSU) and depression, anxiety and insomnia. The research revealed that one in eight young people…
The Mental Health Movement Is About Equity
The good news is that more women today are represented and welcomed as an integral part of the American workforce than in years past—forward steps in diversity and inclusion. But,…
Cultural clashes can make it harder for immigrants to parent. Better support can improve their child’s mental health
More than 10% of children and young people worldwide have a diagnosable mental health problem. If these problems are not detected and treated, children may suffer the same or other mental…
Preconception depression in first-time Fathers is a risk factor for depression and suicidality after birth
It is understood that around 1 in 10 men experience postnatal depression (Paulson and Bazemore, 2010). Fathers’ experiences of perinatal mental health difficulties have been associated with maternal mental ill…
Something in the water? Why we love shark films
From the Steven Spielberg classic Jaws, to predators stalking the Seine in Under Paris, there is no shortage of shark films. Hollywood and audiences love them, seemingly never tiring of…
Is It Borderline Personality Disorder or Is It Really Complex PTSD?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a pervasive and lifelong mental disorder that affects interpersonal relationships, mood, and behavior. Those diagnosed with BPD often struggle with an unstable self-identity and self-image, difficulty in…
Simone Biles Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles During Olympic Comeback
Simone Biles had a long road back to Olympic glory. A phenomenon known as the "twisties," in which a gymnast loses the ability to complete high-difficulty moves in the air,…
Simone Biles and Others’ Mental Trauma Persuades Paris Olympics 2024 Committee To Bring Groundbreaking AI Shield for Athletes’ Health
April 2024: “I could vomit,” Simone Biles wrote just a few days back as she prepared to open her Olympic season in the USA Core Hydration Classic.November 2023: “I almost question, is it…
Vaping and mental health are closely linked. That can make quitting even harder
Vaping is in your news feed for its regulation, impact on public health and effects on young people. So with growing awareness of the effects of vaping on health plus…
