Mental Health

A new study investigates whether depression in parents around the time of pregnancy is associated with increased rates of depression in their children.  Major depressive disorder, or clinical depression, is a mental health condition that can often affect mood, concentration, sleep, and eating habits.1  In 2017, over seven percent of U.S. adults experienced at least […]

Having too much time can be as bad as having too little time. People are often busy and are looking for more free time to contribute to their sense of well-being.1 But how much free time do you need to be happy? Free time is often associated with a higher sense of well-being, but we […]

Exercise has a variety of health benefits, but can exercise be associated with a reduced risk of anxiety disorders? Regular exercise can positively affect physical health by improving cardiovascular and lung health, building lean muscle mass and strong bones, and promoting healthy weight management.  Studies suggest that daily physical activity may help reduce the risk […]

A recent study examined whether the quality of a mother’s relationship with their infant will be affected by a history of depression. Psychologists have long been interested in the importance of a mother’s relationship with her child, and in particular, how depression in mothers may affect that relationship. Many studies have examined the effects of […]

There may be a natural anti-anxiety supplement available, according to a recent study. Beta-sitosterol, an already established natural cholesterol-lowering supplement, has shown promising anti-anxiety effects. In the study published May 18, 2021, researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science tested the effect of beta-sitosterol on the anxious responses of mice placed in stressful settings. Although […]

Music therapy can have many influences on mental health, as one less-traditional form of treatment for mental illness. Treatments for mental illnesses can be very wide ranging, from psychotherapy, to medications, to exercise and diet. One less traditional type of treatment is music therapy, which can involve anything from listening to the creation of music […]

Sleep quality is strongly related to certain mental health issues such as depression and suicide risk but may be treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy. Sleep is critical for mental wellbeing, as has been demonstrated by numerous studies in the past several decades. Poor sleep, sleep deprivation, and other types of disturbed sleep can have significant impacts […]

Mental illnesses and disorders can be very common, and have serious consequences for people and the healthcare system. While the impact of mental illness is often very serious for individuals and their loved ones, most people don’t know how common mental health disorders are. Understanding exactly how prevalent, or common, certain mental disorders are, helps […]

Mental illnesses and disorders can be very common, and have serious consequences for people and the healthcare system. While the impact of mental illness is often very serious for individuals and their loved ones, most people don’t know how common mental health disorders are. Understanding exactly how prevalent, or common, certain mental disorders are, helps […]

Social media can have significant effects on various mental health concerns, such as depression, anxiety, addictions, and insomnia. Social media has become tremendously common over the past decade. A majority of people report using some type of social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, at least once per day.1 According to recent data, […]