Peer Support Encourages Adults to Seek Mental Health Help
In Singapore, where mental health needs are rising, researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School are exploring new ways to encourage adults to seek help. Their stud
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The Overthinking Trap: When Fear Masquerades as Intelligence
I once spent four hours agonizing over whether to send a text message, paralyzed by indecision. This wasn't an isolated incident; my brain was constantly churni
Fatherhood and Postpartum Depression: Signs, Risks, and Support
Postpartum depression, long assumed to be a women‑only issue, is now known to affect new fathers as well. Recent research in the United States indicates that ro
Sawubona Healing Circles Offer Path to Collective Recovery from Racial Trauma
Sawubona Healing Circles, launched in 2018 in Chicago, gather Black and Indigenous residents to confront intergenerational trauma. The program meets weekly in c
Beat Morning Anxiety with a Simple Morning Habit
Many people start their day by immediately checking their phone, diving into a sea of emails, social media, and news. This can trigger morning anxiety. The firs
Students with Highest Distress Use AI for Mental Health
College students are increasingly turning to generative AI for mental health support, raising questions about its role in their wellbeing. A recent study examin
Consistent Bedtimes Boost Health and Mood, New Findings Show
A growing body of research shows that people who retire to sleep at the same hour each night enjoy deeper rest, lower stress, and sharper daytime performance. T
Breastfeeding Trauma Leaves Women Reluctant to Have More Children
New mothers in the UK are reporting inadequate support with breastfeeding after giving birth. Many feel abandoned and traumatized by the experience. The issue i
Perfectionism Linked to Higher Depression Risk
Researchers have found a connection between perfectionism and increased risk of depression after reviewing data from ten different studies. Perfectionists often
The Return of Repressed Memories: Unpacking the Body's Trauma Score
The phrase „the body keeps the score„has become a popular way to describe the physical toll of stress and trauma. It suggests that the body stores memories of t
Financial Anxiety Persists Even After Salary Boosts, Researchers Find
A recent study of 1,200 U.S. workers, ranging from gig‑economy freelancers to corporate employees, shows that many still feel uneasy about money despite earning
Women's Mental Health: 15 Ways to Beat Anxiety and Burnout
Many women are struggling to cope with stress and anxiety, putting on a brave face while feeling exhausted. They're managing daily tasks, but at a great persona