Mental Health & Mindfulness
Resources for mental wellbeing, stress management, and mindfulness practices.
Research Highlights Link Between Musical Sensibility and Personality Traits
New research reveals the strong connection between musical sensibility and personality traits such as openness, agreeableness, and neuroticism, highlighting the roles of genetics and environment in shaping our emotional responses to music.
Understanding Why Some People Are Unsusceptible to Music's Rewards
Recent neuroscientific research reveals that some individuals are unable to experience pleasure from music due to disrupted brain communication pathways. Learn about the neural basis of music anhedonia and its implications.
Psychedelic Therapy and Its Potential to Induce Visual Imagery in Individuals with Aphantasia
Recent studies warn that psychedelic therapy may induce visual mental imagery in individuals with aphantasia, raising important ethical and psychological considerations for treatment. Learn more about the risks and mechanisms involved.
Depression as Both a Cause and Effect of Poor Health: New Genetic Insights
A groundbreaking study uncovers the dual role of depression as both a cause and consequence of poor health, highlighting the importance of comprehensive prevention and treatment strategies.
Research Reveals That Engaging in Effortful Leisure Activities Enhances Perceived Meaning and Purpose
Engaging in effortful leisure activities like puzzles or challenging games can enhance feelings of meaning, purpose, and overall well-being, according to recent research.
Research Shows Walkable Neighborhoods Reduced Mental Health Stress During COVID-19
Discover how walkable neighborhoods played a crucial role in reducing mental health stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of urban design for community well-being.
Women with Cirrhosis and Ascites Experience Poorer Emotional Quality of Life
Studies reveal women with cirrhosis and ascites face greater emotional health challenges than men, highlighting the need for gender-specific patient care strategies.
Revolutionizing Mental Health Support for Breast Cancer Patients Through Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is pioneering new ways to support the mental health of breast cancer patients through early detection, personalized care, and accessible virtual support solutions.
Understanding Postpartum Emotions: Worry and Self-Blame Among New Mothers
Many new mothers experience normal yet intense feelings of worry and self-blame after childbirth. This study from Aarhus University encourages open discussions to support maternal mental health and reduce stigma.
Higher Depression and Anxiety Among LGBTQIA+ College Students in Conservative States, Study Finds
A national study reveals that LGBTQIA+ college students in conservative states face higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, emphasizing the impact of political climate on mental health.