By Lauriane Suyin Chalmin-Pui, University of Sheffield For those of us without access to outside green space, houseplants are a stylish and affordable way of getting a nature fix. Alongside looking nice, indoor plants actually have several other perks – the biggest benefit of which…
By Study Finds Taking high-dose vitamin B6 supplements may help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of Reading in England report that young adults taking a dose 50 times the recommended daily dose reported feeling less anxious…
By John Anderer They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but researchers from Aston University have found that eating more fruit may also keep the therapist at bay. Their study finds people who habitually and frequently eat fruit are more likely to…
By Study Finds Kids who go straight onto their screens after school are more miserable and feel less healthy than those who do homework or play outside, a new study reveals. Researchers from the University of South Australia say those who meet up with friends,…
By John Anderer If you’ve been feeling down lately, or particularly stressed out, researchers from the University of Florida suggest getting more hands-on with nature. Their study finds gardening helped lower stress, anxiety, and depression among a group of healthy women attending twice-weekly gardening classes….
By Chris Melore Many workers fear a robot will one day take their job. Now, a new study finds our mechanical co-workers may also be driving more people to do drugs and abuse alcohol. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have found that American workers…
By Chris Melore More than half of American parents believe their kids aren’t spending enough time playing outside (55%). A survey of 5,000 parents of children between five and 13 — split evenly by state — finds that 57 percent worry their kids aren’t as…
By Study Finds Sticking to the Mediterranean diet can help young men overcome depression, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney say doctors should look to send youngsters dealing with depressive symptoms to a nutritionist or dietitian as part of…
By Clare Tweedy, University of Leeds Up to 30% of people with depression don’t respond to treatment with antidepressants. This may be down to differences in biology between patients and the fact that it often takes a long time to respond to the drugs –…
By Ziggi Ivan Santini, University of Southern Denmark; Charlotte Meilstrup, University of Copenhagen; Line Nielsen, University of Copenhagen; Rob Donovan, The University of Western Australia, and Vibeke Jenny Koushede, University of Copenhagen The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has…
By Sara Tipton St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is a plant that grows in the wild and has been used for centuries to help aid humans with various mental health conditions. St. John’s wort is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States. It’s currently…
By Ann Hemingway, Bournemouth University We’ve all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that’s not therapy for your pet – it’s the relatively…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Want to enjoy many of the same benefits as a bout of vigorous exercise, extend your “healthspan” and protect your brain and heart health — all while relaxing in warm comfort? Treat yourself to a sauna! Could a treat as luxurious…
By Joanne Bower, University of East Anglia Instead of lying awake worrying, we’re often told to “sleep on it” when making decisions both big and small. And there’s actually a scientific basis for this advice. Sleep can influence our response to emotional situations, and helps…
By Indiana Lee We’re living in uncertain times. Between the effects of natural disasters and social unrest, things can feel overwhelming. Your life might change instantly, and if you’re not prepared for it, you could find yourself struggling to get by both physically and emotionally….
By Kerry McDonald During the 2020 lockdowns and prolonged school closures, it was (or at least should have been) no surprise that mental health, particularly for young people, deteriorated. Data quickly emerged from the CDC suggesting that one-quarter of young adults considered suicide in the…
By Paul Mansell, University of Birmingham Almost everyone wants to know how to reduce stress. After all, stress can have many negative effects on both our physical and mental health. An increasing body of evidence shows that changing the way we think about stress might…
By Mayukh Saha The chemical in magic mushrooms that gives it the “magic” is known as psilocybin. This compound or some form of it is found in approximately 180 species of mushroom. But these hallucinogenic fungi are not new substances. Rather, they are one of…
By B.N. Frank The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a long history of not protecting Americans in a timely manner from toxins (see 1, 2). If you weren’t overly concerned about air pollution before, new research indicates a link between it and mental illness. From…
By Mayukh Saha The reality is that a lot of factors affecting our mental health are things that we cannot control. But one of the things we can control is our eating habits. A number of studies have confirmed that eating habits can change our…
