by admin | May 15, 2021 | Mental Health, Mental Health and Wellness, Mental Illness
Depression is a big problem that plagues not only adults but children as well. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, there are ways for you to help them. The sooner the problem is recognized and treated, the less severe the effects will be on the...
by admin | Apr 15, 2021 | Mental Health and Wellness
Mental health has many faces. You wake up and feel anxious, worried, not motivated, tired or hopeless. You might want to work on your goals and get things done but you don’t know why you can’t do it. Mental health can cause different types of problems. It...
by admin | Nov 15, 2020 | Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Emotion, Environment, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychology, Research, Self-esteem
While financial education stresses the importance of earning and saving, new research shows that one of the most valuable lessons parents can teach their children about money is how to appropriately give it away. Led by University of Arizona researcher Ashley LeBaron,...
by admin | Oct 15, 2020 | Anxiety, Brain and Behavior, Emotion, General, LifeHelper, Mental Health and Wellness, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Social Psychology, Stress
Can stress and anxiety ever be beneficial? In a new study, researchers say “yes;” mild to moderate anxiety is normal, unavoidable and can help teach us resilience. People tend to think of stress and anxiety as negative emotions. Both feel uncomfortable, and if left...
by admin | Sep 15, 2020 | Addiction, Brain and Behavior, College Students, disorders, General, Mental Health, Mental Health and Wellness, misuse, problematic use, Psychiatry, Psychology, Research, Smartphone, Students, Technology
In a new survey of 3,425 university students, one in five respondents said they engaged in problematic smartphone use which in turn was tied to lower grades, mental health problems and a higher number of sexual partners. Previous research has linked excessive...
by admin | Jul 15, 2020 | Addiction, Brain and Behavior, Children and Teens, Depression, Environment, Medications, Mental Health and Wellness, Parenting, Psychology, Research, Substance Abuse, Suicide
New research shows a connection between two epidemics in the U.S.: The rising suicide rate among young people and the increase in opioid abuse in adults. Researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh found that opioid use by a parent is...
