Mental health

Mental health

Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using TikTok to self-diagnose mental health conditions, often relying on misleading or incorrect content from the app.

New research identifies that cultural norms significantly influence the relationship between sleep duration and health outcomes, suggesting people might need varied sleep amounts depending on country.

In our anti-sleep culture, being sleep-deprived is a badge of honor, making it difficult for college students to prioritize their mental health through adequate rest.

Dilara expressed her frustrations, stating, "I'm just scared...it doesn't feel like a home to me anymore." This reveals the emotional toll that unresolved conflicts can have on residents.

The gut-brain axis reveals how gut bacteria imbalance can worsen OCD, opening avenues for dietary interventions as potential treatment pathways.

Episodes represents a significant evolution for Gucci Mane, illustrating a shift in his music and personal narrative towards vulnerability and mental health awareness.

'It was a low point of the challenge, but there had been lower points in Marcus's life. From the age of about 11 to his mid-teens, it was a tough time for me.'

People with health anxiety tend to engage in cognitive distortions or thinking errors when it comes to health-related situations.

"Sports team participation is associated with better mental health among [transgender and gender-diverse] adolescents," says a summary of the study, "Sports Team Participation, Bias-Based Bullying, and Mental Health Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Adolescents."

Astrocytes, once seen as brain support cells, may be deeply involved in depression by amplifying inflammation and impairing communication between neurons.

Culturally competent care, especially informed by military experience, can be life-saving for veterans dealing with PTSD and substance-use disorders.

The team at Nationwide deals with complex emotional issues, showing that money worries often intertwine with broader life challenges, complicating access to necessary help.

Chronic migraine is not just a headache; it severely impacts daily life, causing emotional strain and affecting family dynamics. Early intervention is critical.

A striking 22% of participants in the study were clinically determined to have hoarding disorder, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to tackle the issue.

Poetry therapy is the clinical practice of using poetic tools to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and identity development, especially relevant for BIPOC clients.

Childhood trauma, particularly abuse, significantly raises the risk of suicide, with higher risks associated with prolonged and close relationships to the abuser.

Disinhibition challenged both the staff and clients, as the term could either serve as an invitation for creative support or a justification for exclusion.

The sigh plays a role in monitoring brain state changes, controlling arousal, and homeostatically regulating breathing variability. These functions are critical for day-to-day activities.

Ignoring cultural identity in the workplace can have real consequences. When people feel left out or misunderstood, they disconnect-and may eventually leave.

BetterHelp has helped over 5 million people across more than 100 countries access professional therapy support, demonstrating its global reach and service efficacy.

Mental health problems and economic hardship remain widespread among survivors of the Maui wildfire, hindering access to basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare.

Those whose use followed an increasingly addictive trajectory had roughly double the risk of suicidal behaviour at the end of the study.

Paul's intense reaction to imagined stimuli highlighted the significant role that psychological factors can play in managing physical conditions like asthma.

This tragedy didn't just rattle the aviation industry. It quietly reached into the lives of those who fly—for love, work, or home.

Two people with the same diagnosis can need opposite supports to thrive.

The Community Mental Health Act aimed to shift mental health care from degrading institutions to supportive community settings but continues to face significant funding and service challenges.

Reducing glare and optimizing sound, alongside places to move, can significantly decrease invisible stressors in your environment, improving overall well-being.

Every human has a unique and consistent nasal breathing pattern, so consistent that it's possible to identify someone solely by the way they breathe.

"Narcissism's two faces of vulnerability and grandiosity are seen as distinct, even though both share the quality of a need for validation and admiration."

As humans grow older, their metabolisms tend to slow, they lose muscle mass and they burn many fewer calories. But certain cells in older people appear to do the exact opposite.

The Five of Cups appears as a reminder that while disappointment is real, it encourages us to seize opportunities and explore the joy in spontaneity.