Mental Health & Mindfulness
Resources for mental wellbeing, stress management, and mindfulness practices.
Understanding What Matters Most to Suicidal Teenagers
Exploring the personal reasons that motivate suicidal teens to stay alive reveals the importance of relationships, future aspirations, and personal goals in fostering hope and resilience. Understanding these motivators can enhance mental health interventions.
Human Brain's Exploration Patterns: A Drive to Avoid Losses Over Seeking Gains
New research reveals that the human brain explores more when avoiding losses than when seeking gains, driven by specific neural mechanisms in the amygdala that increase neural noise and uncertainty during loss scenarios.
Global Variations in Youth Suicide Trends by Country and Gender
Recent research highlights divergent youth suicide trends worldwide, emphasizing the need for tailored prevention strategies that account for regional and gender differences.
Innovative Tool Aims to Uncover Motivations Behind Youth Loot Box Purchases in Video Games
A new assessment tool investigates why young gamers buy loot boxes, helping identify early signs of gaming-related risks and potential harms, with implications for policy and prevention strategies.
Study Finds LSD Can Reduce Anxiety Symptoms for Several Months
A groundbreaking study reveals that a single dose of LSD may significantly reduce anxiety symptoms for up to three months, offering hope for new mental health treatments.
Over One Billion Lives Affected by Mental Health Disorders, WHO Reports
Over one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, highlighting the urgent need for increased global investment and comprehensive mental health systems. Read the latest WHO report for crucial insights and action points.
Preexisting Mental Health Issues Likely Drive Video Game Addiction in Adolescents
New research indicates that preexisting mental health issues like depression and anxiety significantly contribute to video game addiction among adolescents, emphasizing the need for targeted mental health treatment.
Expert Insights: Parental Controls and the Need for Stronger AI Oversight to Protect Youth
As AI chatbots become more integrated into youth lives, experts highlight the importance of parental controls and advocate for stronger oversight to safeguard mental health and prevent harm.
Impact of Socioeconomic Deprivation on Severity and Treatment Outcomes of PTSD
A recent study reveals that socioeconomic deprivation significantly increases PTSD severity and reduces treatment effectiveness among affected populations. Longer and more intensive therapies may improve outcomes in underserved communities.
Research Shows Teen Loneliness Heightens Reward-Seeking Behavior After Short Isolation
A new study reveals that even brief social isolation increases reward-seeking in teens, with virtual social interactions mitigating loneliness effects, highlighting the complex relationship between social media, loneliness, and adolescent behavior.