Mental Health

How mindfulness can boost happiness in relationships

What if paying more attention to the present moment could make us happier in our romantic relationships? A recent study from the Université de Montréal...

Moderate physical activity can reduce risk of depression

Researchers at the University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin have discovered that engaging in moderate-intensity physical activities such as brisk walking for just...

Sweet dreams to beat the blues: quality sleep as a shield against stress and...

When COVID-19 swept across the globe, it didn't just bring a health crisis. It also brought on a wave of stress, turning everyday life...

Owning a pet may not help reduce several mental problems

Contrary to popular belief, living with and having a close bond with a companion animal may not lead to significant mental health improvements in...

Talk it out: a cheaper, possibly more effective way to beat depression

Depression is like a dark cloud that never seems to lift. It can be really hard to handle, and it can make life feel...

Having a baby can reignite depression in fathers, study finds

Depression is a problem that affects many people. Sometimes, becoming a parent can make it harder. This is what a recent study by researchers at...

Bones under stress: how worries can slow down bone healing

When we're feeling stressed, it's not just our minds that feel the pressure. Turns out, our bones feel it too. How so? Well, a group...

Ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression

A low-cost version of ketamine has shown encouraging results in a double-blind trial, which compared it with a placebo for the treatment of severe...

Psychedelics might be the future for mental health care

Psychedelics – you've probably heard of them mostly as party drugs. But did you know these 'trippy' substances might be game-changers for mental health...

The hidden cost of student debt: a mounting mental health crisis

The Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of student loan relief has left many borrowers grappling with disappointment and resignation. According to new research from the University...