How addictive, endless scrolling is bad for your mental health
Here’s how social media, the focus of a surgeon general’s advisory in May, is affecting minds and contributing to a mental health crisis in young people Social media has redefined…
Summer holiday wellbeing tips
Congratulations – you’ve made it! The summer holidays are here. But have you thought about your summer holiday wellbeing? Just because revision, regular homework, lessons, and lectures will soon be a…
Greener Diet, Younger Brain: Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging
Summary: Recent research indicates that a green Mediterranean diet can slow down brain aging. A new study found weight loss related to this diet reduced the aging of participants’ brains. The…
More depressed patients than previously estimated could have increased activation of their immune system
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has used an assessment of gene expression involved in the immune response to show that…
Focusing on Mental Imagery Helps Teens Break Free From Negativity
Summary: A new study reports that negative rumination can be improved by using mental imagery for teens. The researchers reported that mental imagery improves negative affect and helps regulate the nervous…
4 ways to mentally reset when you’re feeling anxious
How do we regain calm when we’re feeling anxious? Neuroscientist Dr Emilia Molimpakis reveals her four-step method. When you’re in the midst of anxiety’s grip, it can feel like an all-consuming,…
The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Spring is a season of new growth, freshness and transition. In this guest post from Mia Barnes from Body+Mind magazine, we reset the button on your home, life and self-care and…
Is Your Emotional Wellbeing Related to Your Gut Health? New Study Reveals Possible Link in Women
Summary: Gut bacteria have been linked to positive emotions, such as happiness and hopefulness, and good emotion management skills. Researchers have discovered that people who suppress their emotions have a less…
Infants Exposed to Excessive Screen Time Show Differences in Brain Function Beyond Eight Years of Age
Summary: Greater exposure to screen time during infancy was linked to poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight. Source: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research More children are now exposed to…
Mindfulness – The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overwhelmed of what is happening around us. While mindfulness is…
