Scientists Say That Gratitude Alters The Heart and Molecular Structure of the Brain

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.26.2019 08:12 AM

Studies show that the feeling of gratitude can change how your brain functions and can posivitely affect your mental health.

Dementia Continues to Soar High in the United Kingdom Alone

11.18.2019 08:51 AM

Although dementia is known to affect older people (especially people about 65 years old), some cases of the disease can develop earlier often exhibiting different issues for the affected person.

Frequent Venting and Complaining May Worsen Your Mood and Health, Study Finds

11.16.2019 06:14 AM

You may not be aware of it, but if you feel drained and you feel suffocated by the poeple around you then it is time to step back and cut some ties as chronic complainers can be damaging to both your mental and physical health.

10 Apps That Can Help Mothers Deal With Postpartum Depression

11.13.2019 08:10 AM

Symptoms of postpartum depression include bouts of sadness, the inability of taking care of the baby or doing chores, crying for no reason, sleeping too much, and the lack of interest in anything, to name a few.

The 'Cry It Out' Method Can Kill A Baby's Brain Cells

11.12.2019 07:38 AM

This method, a practice that was formed because of a misunderstanding about child development, has long-term effects on a child's behavior and mental health.

Suicide Rate Among Teens and Young Adults Dramatically Increase Over Past Decade

10.18.2019 09:03 AM

Suicide rates among the youth saw a sharp increase over the past decade, making it the second most common cause of death among people aged 10–24, second only to deaths due to accidents.

New Study Finds that PTSD Doubles Infection Risk

10.16.2019 06:33 AM

New research finds a link between post-traumatic stress disorder with physical health, particularly infection rates to common diseases.

Is Financial Security a Factor for Good Mental Health?

10.12.2019 05:33 AM

Keeping mental health at an optimum is as important as physical health. Too often this may be taken for granted and at times is very detrimental to the individual. Our mind is connected to the body, and if the mind fails, then problems are sure to follow!

Mental Health Issues In Children May Be Caused by Air Pollution

09.28.2019 10:36 AM

New studies from the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital highlights the relationship between the mental health of children and their exposure to air pollution.

WHO removes transgenders in the list of 'mental disorder'

08.19.2019 08:55 AM

This move is expected to improve the acceptance among transgenders in society The World Health Organization uses gender incongruence as a way to describe transgender people, and it is now removed in the list of mental disorders, voted by WHO's legislative panel.

How News Coverage of Racism and Gun Violence Affects Children

08.10.2019 08:25 AM

Children that experience racism or prejudice on the playground show similar signs to those who have experienced humanitarian crisis.

Emergency Cesareans Put New Mothers at Higher Risk of Developing Postnatal Depression

06.21.2019 09:41 AM

A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned cesarean section are 15 percent more likely to experience postnatal depression

Brain Scans Reveal How Badly Emotional Abuse Damages Kids

06.14.2019 08:43 AM

The brains of emotionally abused children are less developed, experts say A brain scan was done to two children of the same age, but one is an emotionally abused toddler and one is a toddler with happy home life.

One in Five UK Children Affected By Persistent Poverty

06.12.2019 11:26 AM

Persistent poverty has a connection with poorer mental, social, and behavioral development in children, as well as worse educational outcomes, employment prospects, and earning power into adulthood

Scientific Study Uncovers Effective Anxiety Hack

06.04.2019 14:06 PM

A recent study has revealed that science can be used to cope with signs of anxiety, preventing a person from possibly falling into depression.

Living Alone Linked to Common Mental Disorders

05.03.2019 09:55 AM

A new study concludes that there is a link between living alone and CMDs. They also find that it affects all age groups and sexes and that primarily, loneliness is the driver.

U.S Teen Suicides Spiked After the Release of ’13 Reasons Why’

05.01.2019 09:46 AM

According to a recent study, there is an estimate of 195 suicide deaths among 10 to 17-year-olds just 9 months after its release.

Can brain scans diagnose PTSD?

04.20.2019 09:50 AM

As more and more people are becoming aware of mental health conditions, can it be traced by a mere brain scan?

Air Pollution Linked To Mental Health Problems Among Teens

04.02.2019 21:30 PM

Teens exposed to air pollution are more likely to suffer from mental health problems such as paranoia.

Study Shows Air Pollution Causes Psychotic Behavior

03.28.2019 16:17 PM

Living in a polluted area could cause psychotic behaviors according to a new study. (Photo : David Lee) Every day, the world is being warned of the dangers caused by air pollution.

Research Shows the Rise in Mental Disorders in Teens are Caused by Social Media

03.14.2019 14:31 PM

People born after 1995 are showing signs of more mental health issues, and researchers point it to the lack of sleep and the rise in social media.