Mental Health

Here’s how climate social scientists are finding their way in the era of climate crisis

In early May reported on a survey that explored the thoughts and feelings of 380 climate scientists. It was not…

7 months ago

Flow: people who are easily absorbed in an activity may have better mental and cardiovascular health

Have you ever lost all sense of space and time when redecorating a room? How about being so focused while…

7 months ago

Why, for some, psychotherapy might be a better treatment for depression than drugs

During a psychotherapy session, one of my patients reported to me that the antidepressants he’d been prescribed by his GP…

7 months ago

Burnt out? This is how your employer can enable you to return to work for the higher

The working world is usually a pitiless one, as competition within the marketplace can put significant pressures on employees. Relentless…

7 months ago

What’s the difference between shyness and social anxiety?

The terms “shyness” and “social anxiety” are sometimes used interchangeably because they each involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations. However,…

8 months ago

Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

  During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on recordand as…

8 months ago

Depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder linked with ancient viral DNA in our genome – latest research

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, often known as…

8 months ago

More military veterans and lively duty service members are dying by suicide than in battle – understanding why may also help with prevention

Although service members know they could lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they could not expect…

8 months ago

It’s not only retiring athletes who need mental health support – young sportspeople need it, too

Retiring from skilled sport may be anguishing for some athletes. In Australia, high-profile athletes comparable to Brendan Cannon, Nathan Bracken,…

8 months ago

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and likewise unavoidable stresses

Owning a pet is usually a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a…

8 months ago

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