New Brain Scan Study Shows Best Ways to Rid of Unwanted Thoughts

MEDICINE & HEALTH 12.21.2020 14:00 PM

Can't clear your mind? Study finds three best ways to help get rid of nagging thoughts! Our subconscious spins out ideas constantly, whether or not we expect them to.

Study Finds Spending Long Time on Mobile Phone is Not Harmful to Mental Health

12.01.2020 08:00 AM

Researchers found that an individual's everyday smartphone pickups or screen time "did not predict symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress."

What Triggers Eating Disorders This Pandemic?

11.26.2020 05:00 AM

Here's how to cope with eating disorders that have been triggered by lockdowns and isolation during this pandemic.

Facial Pain, Teeth Grinding on the Rise Amid Pandemic: How to Deal with it?

11.19.2020 12:00 PM

Dentists are seeing more cases of cracked teeth due to teeth grinding and jaw clenching since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Freaking Out? Here Are Science-Approved Ways to Ward Off Anxiety

11.13.2020 20:00 PM

If the one-two punch of pandemic stress and post-election stress feels like more than you can handle, try these tips to help you.

Fertility Anxiety: How Does It Affect Pregnancy and Ways to Beat It

11.12.2020 22:00 PM

The uncertainty brought by the pandemic has disrupted many lives and even worsened fertility anxiety among couples.

Stress-Related Disorders and Cardiovascular Problems Share the Same Brain Region

11.05.2020 08:00 AM

Cambridge University researchers discovered how mood disorders and negative emotions share the brain region as heart problems.

Election Day Anxiety? Here Are 5 Ways To Cope With Stress While Waiting For the Results

11.04.2020 21:30 PM

Humans do not like uncertainty, but the pandemic and waiting for election results have contributed to so much stress and anxiety among Americans.

People With Social Anxiety and Depression May Benefit From Dating Apps

11.03.2020 08:30 AM

Researchers assessed the link between dating apps and depression and anxiety, mostly affecting women.

Anxiety 101: Five Highly Effective Strategies You Can Try to Ease Symptoms

10.28.2020 07:30 AM

Anxiety develops from a combination of factors - situational, personality and physical health. If you'd like to mellow feelings of uneasiness, these self-management strategies may help.

Establishing Connections Between Gut and Brain Symptoms

10.16.2020 08:30 AM

Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."

By the Numbers: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Mental Health

10.04.2020 08:10 AM

As September ends, there have been more than 33 million recorded cases of COVID-19, with more than seven million of them coming from the United States alone. Aside from the setback experienced by the American people in terms of livelihood, healthcare, and education, the coronavirus pandemic has also severely affected the mental health of Americans.

Overcoming Separation Anxiety When Returning to Work

09.22.2020 00:05 AM

Going back to work may be freeing to others but for some, it could cause separation anxiety from the place that provided a safe environment during the past months.

Mothers' Mood Disorders Directly Affect the Mood of Newborns

09.14.2020 07:50 AM

As part of a larger study, German scientists discover a connection between the mood of mothers and their newborn babies. The results of their study show how sensitive the stress level of babies is to the mood disorders of mothers during the early stages of growth.

Why is Lavender So Popular?

08.24.2020 09:00 AM

Lavender has had various health and cosmetic uses for over 2,000 years. It is also an essential oil that's had one of the highest increase in sales during the pandemic to treat anxiety and for relaxation.

Online vs. In-Person Classes: A Look Into Anxiety in Teens

08.23.2020 22:54 PM

A unique study looks at the improved mental health of students during lockdown compared to in-person classes. It raises questions over the quality of school life, which gives schools the chance to improve school environments as students will return to classrooms.

Is Coronavirus Attacking the Central Nervous System?

07.15.2020 00:56 AM

The olfactory tract may be allowing coronavirus infection to reach the central nervous system. Depressed mood and anxiety as psychological symptoms had been an 'unexpected finding'.

Probiotics Could Help Ease Depression, New Study Suggests

07.06.2020 23:37 PM

A review of medical literature suggested that food or supplements containing good bacteria thought to have a positive influence in the gut can help ease depression.

Psychotherapist Reveals How Easing of Restrictions Could Lead People to Feel Anxious and Overwhelmed

05.29.2020 20:22 PM

Do you secretly want the lockdown to continue? Maybe you're one of those people who felt unsure, scared, and confused about reintegrating back into social circles.

Vegetarians Are More Likely To Suffer From Psychological Disorders Than Meat Eaters, Study Says

05.06.2020 02:47 AM

Scientists have found that vegetarians who avoid eating meat are more likely to develop psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and self-harm, compared to people who eat meat.

How Electronic Devices Affect Your Child's Mental Health

03.07.2020 11:08 AM

Electronic media use among children and adolescents has always been associated with anxiety and depression but the comorbidity between the two has not always been considered as a subject for study.