Mental Health
New research shows small lifestyle changes are linked to differences in teen mental health over time
Judging by recent headlines and policy ideas, you might think screen time is the only lifestyle behaviour influencing teen wellbeing.…
Another national park season is here. Let’s help the parks embrace our arrival
In June 2020, three months after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, health officials adjusted initial restrictions to allow…
Election 2024: lacklustre promises mean mental health loses regardless of who wins the vote
According to many experts, the UK is experiencing a mental health crisis. In England alone, an estimated 1.2 million people…
Mental health services are overloaded. We should pay them a bonus to improve your care
Australia’s mental health-care system is struggling to cope with the demand. But more money won’t necessarily mean everyone gets the…
Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence
In recent years, incidents of violence by ‘involuntary celibates’ (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those…
Is your child experiencing ‘winter burnout’? Here’s what to look out for
We know children often miss more school days in the winter monthsas sickness sets in. But at this time of…
Julian Assange was isolated for more than a decade. Here’s what that does to the body and mind
Anyone who lived through the COVID pandemic would likely understand that even a small period of isolation can cause physical…
Childhood trauma linked to distrust of healthcare professionals – new research
Our health, wellbeing and behaviour are shaped by our childhood experiences. Exposure to trauma or intense stress, referred to as…
Do hormonal contraceptives increase depression risk? A neuroscientist explains how they affect your mood, for better or worse
More than 85% of women – and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time – use hormonal…
Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple
You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes…