There is growing evidence that loneliness is a health risk and a recent study has shown this to be true with surprising spikes in loneliness during different life stages.
depression
Can a walk in the park improve your mood?
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.
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.
Can eating fruit and vegetables really make you happier?
A study of over 12,000 Australians shows that eating more fruits and vegetables is linked to an increase in people’s level of happiness.
Active kids have less depression
Physical activity is a lifestyle habit linked to a lower risk of depression in adults. Now researchers have discovered that children may gain the same benefit.
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.
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.
Anxiety and depression in pregnancy and early parenthood
Anxiety and depression in pregnancy and early parenthood is serious, this article addresses the signs and symptoms of antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety and where you can get help.
Stress
Stress affects different people in different ways – genetics and your life experiences play a part in how it affects you, and how you cope with it.
