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Does mental illness beget great poetry? These 4 poets exposed the sickness of a society that sought to contain them
The publication last year of Steven M. Weine’s Best Minds: How Allen Ginsberg Made Revolutionary Poetry from Madness has…
Simply looking at greenery can boost mental health – new research
It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. But a new…
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…
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…
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,…
The joy of birdwatching: research shows it may possibly improve mental health and foster a way of wellbeing
The mental health advantages of being in nature have long been acknowledged, whether through activities like listening to birdsong or…
Your AI therapist shouldn’t be your therapist: The dangers of counting on AI mental health chatbots
With current physical and financial barriers to accessing careindividuals with mental health conditions may turn to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots…
Mental illness in fathers may increase the danger of preterm birth – recent research
Mothers with a mental illness are more likely to provide birth too early, based on research. But the danger of…
Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who’s worst affected
Financial crises are periods characterised by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life. The…
Why Daily Meditation Is Important for Your Mental Health
We live in a busy world with many demands on our time and energy. Modern life can often feel like…