Social Media's Dual Impact on Mental Health
In 2024, researchers found that the way people engage with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook determines mental health outcomes more than total scre
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Winter 2026 Reader Mailbag Offers Book Picks for Mood Struggles
The newsletter’s March 22, 2026 edition answered several reader questions about literature that helps with mental health. In a brief „Mailbag” column, the edito
Navigating the Challenges of Harm-Focused Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Residents in South Austin are gaining new insights into Harm OCD, a specific form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. This condition involves persistent, distress
Prior Ayahuasca Use Linked to Unexpected Mental‑Health Trends
In September 2026, a team of researchers examined 808 Brazilian adults who had scheduled participation in ayahuasca ceremonies. The study compared first‑time at
Simple Workplace Activities Can Boost Mental Health and Employee Wellbeing
Small, thoughtful initiatives in offices across the country are helping workers feel more supported and connected. Rather than waiting for expensive programs, m
Virtual Reality Redefines Brain Training Through Immersive Feedback
Researchers have identified a significant shift in neurofeedback therapy, moving away from static computer monitors toward fully immersive virtual reality envir
Light weightlifting boosts mood in anxious young women
Researchers recently confirmed that strength training significantly reduces depressive symptoms in young women suffering from high anxiety. This finding holds t
How Anxiety and Face Gender Shape Emotional Processing in Children
A recent study published in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience explores how children's brains process facial expressions, revealing that neural responses beco
When Love Masks Anxiety: The Signs of Overfunctioning
Many people in relationships unknowingly overfunction, putting on a facade of love that masks underlying anxiety. This piece delves into the signs and implicati
Using Horror Films to Highlight Mental Health Awareness
A new approach in mental health advocacy uses horror films to spark conversations about emotional well-being, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities. By blendin
Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Services Expand in Edinburgh
Edinburgh has seen a growing availability of professional counselling and psychotherapy services aimed at supporting emotional wellbeing across the city. These
Brain Scans Show Recurrent Depression Leaves Lasting Amygdala Changes
A large international study has found that people who have experienced multiple depressive episodes exhibit increased activity in the amygdala, the brain region