By Donavyn Coffey Pregnancy is marked by joy but also challenges, including the acute stress of sleep deprivation, mood swings and hormonal fluctuations that are all the more problematic for…
An experimental study was conducted to investigate the effect of self-monitoring limited social media usage on psychological well-being. After completing pretest measures, 230 undergraduate students from a large Midwestern university…
More than half of Minnesota’s mental health professionals report seeing anxiety, depression and chronic psychological distress related to climate concerns among their patients, according to a study by researchers at the…
Life is not a performance, subject to the judgment of others, so put satisfaction over self-improvement, writes Yvonne Williams Could we aim for what gives us satisfaction, happiness, contentment and fulfilment?…
The impact of rising and falling hormone levels on ADHD symptoms is compounded for females beginning in puberty, according to a review article published in Hormones and Behavior. ADHD symptoms correlate…
Study that involved transplanting people’s microbes into mice may show way to possible therapies, say scientists While some people might relish the prospect of a new year party, for others…
The war on antidepressants is scientifically unsound. It is hurting the most vulnerable in society As a psychiatrist I have prescribed every type of antidepressant in every possible way. I…
Superfoods such as berries, salmon and dark chocolate can boost brain health and protect the heart If you plan to improve your physical and mental health in 2024, incorporating superfoods…
Toxic positivity is bad, but optimism has been linked to greater physical wellbeing. So which is it? What is a positive mindset? Though positive thinking – the practice of focusing…
We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but have you ever wondered why some people don’t seem to have a problem getting it all done while others…
