Tag: mental health

A new meta-analysis analyzes randomized control trials of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for adolescents.

Researchers find evidence of low socio-economic status White Americans’ rising distress and declining well-being since the mid-1990s.

A qualitative study explores young adults’ childhood bullying experiences.

A new study examines the preventative effects of school-based mental health care when delivered by school personnel.

A new study finds ideal sleep duration differs in adolescents for peak mental health and academic outcomes.

New research examines factors that make mindfulness interventions in school most effective for adolescent’s mental health outcomes.

Remediating dilapidated physical environments in urban settings can contribute to better mental health.

Medical sociologist David Pilgrim argues that mental health care is neither effective nor “kindly,” as it often relies on flawed research and ineffective treatments.

From MobiHealthNews: "'We identified two dominant messages about mental health: one, poor or fragile mental health is ubiquitous; and two, individuals can easily manage their...

A new study suggests needing to appear perfect to others leads to mental health stigma and a higher risk of untreated psychological distress.

Study details Medicaid-insured birth cohort’s exposure to psychiatric medications and mental health services.

Scholars contend that stigma functions as a mechanism of power in analysis of UK Heads Together mental health campaign.

New research provides evidence that police killings of unarmed Black Americans impact the mental health of Black Americans.

High job demands, low job control, and high job strain are associated with the development of a mental health issue at age 50.

A new study finds that a school-based yoga program improves third graders’ emotional and psychosocial quality of life.

How the satisfaction of basic psychological needs (BPN) in outdoor education environments can peak student interest and boost intrinsic motivation.

A new study finds self-coldness predicts depressive symptoms and supports self-compassion as a buffer.

A new study highlights the role heavy metal music plays in the mental health of adolescents facing adversity.

From CounterPunch: Last spring, an exhibit promoting mainstream mental health ideologies debuted at the Boston Museum of Science. The exhibit was funded by NAMI and...

A new study suggests that epigenetic changes that have been associated with trauma may actually be due to environmental toxins.

In this piece for Medical News Today, Maria Cohut lists five tips that researchers have recommended for a healthier, more fulfilling life to keep in...

In this piece for HuffPost UK, Sophie Gallagher highlights some of the common factors that harm people's mental health during the holiday season, including financial stress, loneliness,...

From USA Today: Gratitude has been shown to have both physical and mental health benefits. Here are a few ways to cultivate our feelings of gratitude...

One study indicates that pointed fingers incriminating youth for narcissism may be pointed in the wrong direction.

This week we interview Dr Gordon Warme on the dominance of biological psychiatry and the relationship between culture and psychiatric ‘disorders’.