To find out, US researchers surveyed visitors to urban parks to see if a 20-minute walk through an urban park can remedy a bad mood.
Mental Health
Can the size of your social network make your baby smarter?
Researchers looks at whether having a larger social network is associated with cognitive benefits for her young child.
Another unacceptable life expectancy gap
People with persistent and severe mental illness have their lives shortened by about 20 years and suicide only plays a small role in that appalling statistic.
Food for the mood
Improving diet may be one step in reducing symptoms for people with depression.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that can affect people who have seen or been involved in a traumatic event.
Can blueberries boost the brain?
Drinking concentrated blueberry juice may improve brain activation in areas associated with cognitive function in healthy older adults.
An early helping hand for bereaved adolescents
In this study, early support for bereaved adolescent girls was associated with reduced grief and depression and improved behavioural outcomes.
Can online intervention reduce the risk of MDD?
Researcher look at online self-help intervention in relation to mental health and if will help prevent major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.
Mental illness in younger people
Understanding mental illness in teenagers and younger people, such as self harm, suicidal thoughts and eating disorders.
Narcissistic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is best described as a paradox. People with NPD may act superior and confident, but are often fragile and lack self-esteem.
