Category: Mental Health
How do I improve my motivation to exercise when I really hate it? 10 science-backed tips
Why do some of us hate exercise? And how can we overcome this to reap the lifesaving benefits of getting the body moving?
Psychologists Seek a Broader, Healthier Definition of ‘Masculinity’
The American Psychological Association released new guidelines for men and boys last month. Critics went mad — and they missed the point entirely.
After the FDA issued warnings about antidepressants, youth suicides rose and mental health care dropped
FDA drug warnings can sometimes prevent life-threatening adverse effects, but that unintended consequences of these warnings are also common.
Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls and women. That can compound the challenges they face
Being autistic, but not diagnosed, can lead to a lifetime of struggles and being misunderstood for women.
Have the benefits of mindfulness been overhyped in the West?
Mindfulness is seemingly everywhere these days. A Google search I conducted in January 2022 for the term “mindfulness” resulted in almost 3 billion hits. The practice is now routinely offered in workplaces, schools, psychologists’ offices and hospitals all across the country. Most of the public enthusiasm for mindfulness stems from the reputation it has for reducing stress. But scholars and researchers who work on mindfulness, and the Buddhist tradition itself, paint a more complex picture than does the popular media.
More than 140,000 U.S. Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19
Overall, the study shows that approximately 1 out of 500 children in the United States has experienced COVID-19-associated orphanhood or death of a grandparent caregiver.
Back-to-school mental health tips
New THINK Toolbox among resources to help address behavioral health impacts of the pandemic.
The Pandemic Has Devastated the Mental Health of Public Health Workers
Public health workers have been vilified by a portion of the public and attacked by some political leaders and media figures.
Do Libido-Boosting Drugs for Women Actually Work?
In explaining the rationale for approving female-libido drugs, the FDA often cites the “unmet medical need.” Yet researchers are fiercely divided over the question of just how many women lack libido and how best to help them.
Just 10% of kids with ADHD outgrow it, UW study finds
In adults, it manifests more as verbal impulsivity, difficulty with decision-making, and not thinking before acting.
How does COVID affect the brain? Two neuroscientists explain
Many with long COVID report difficulty with attention and planning — known as ‘brain fog.’
Restoring a Sense of Belonging: The Unsung Importance of Casual Relationships for Older Adults
Casual relationships can cultivate a sense of belonging, motivate us to engage in activities, and expose us to new information and opportunities — all without the emotional challenges that often attend close relationships with family and friends.
Damage to Children’s Education — And Their Health — Could Last a Lifetime
The covid pandemic shut down his school, his mom lost her job, and they were evicted — landing Na’ryen in virtual learning and sleeping on a couch at his grandmother’s home
ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed
About 2.5% of adults are thought to live with ADHD
No Vacancy: How a Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs
If you up in an ER with a mental health crisis, there’s a good chance you will get stuck there.