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The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research

The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research

byGeorge Washington UniversityExample self-report measures of subjective well-being. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00381-4A new studypublished&nbsp

The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research

byGeorge Washington UniversityExample self-report measures of subjective well-being. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00381-4A new studypublished&nbsp
Adults can learn absolute pitch: New research challenges long-held musical belief

Adults can learn absolute pitch: New research challenges long-held musical belief

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch—the ability to identify musical notes without reference—is a rare gift reserved for a

Adults can learn absolute pitch: New research challenges long-held musical belief

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch—the ability to identify musical notes without reference—is a rare gift reserved for a
Psilocybin reduces symptoms of depression more effectively than placebo in a novel study of front-line clinicians

Psilocybin reduces symptoms of depression more effectively than placebo in a novel study of front-line clinicians

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Marek Piwnicki from PexelsPsilocybin-assisted psychotherapy resulted in significant reductions in depression among clinicians who provided fr

Psilocybin reduces symptoms of depression more effectively than placebo in a novel study of front-line clinicians

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Marek Piwnicki from PexelsPsilocybin-assisted psychotherapy resulted in significant reductions in depression among clinicians who provided fr
Emoji use may depend on emotional intelligence and attachment style

Emoji use may depend on emotional intelligence and attachment style

byPublic Library of ScienceHigher emotional intelligence is linked to more emoji use with friends, while avoidant attachment is associated with less emoji use with friends and dating or romantic

Emoji use may depend on emotional intelligence and attachment style

byPublic Library of ScienceHigher emotional intelligence is linked to more emoji use with friends, while avoidant attachment is associated with less emoji use with friends and dating or romantic
Supportive marriages crucial for dementia caregivers' well-being: Study highlights key role of spousal support

Supportive marriages crucial for dementia caregivers' well-being: Study highlights key role of spousal support

byRice UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Rice University study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spo

Supportive marriages crucial for dementia caregivers' well-being: Study highlights key role of spousal support

byRice UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Rice University study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spo
What social rejection teaches your brain

What social rejection teaches your brain

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaDiagram of the learning task and average feedback provided by Deciders. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024).

What social rejection teaches your brain

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaDiagram of the learning task and average feedback provided by Deciders. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024).
Childcare hours don't affect mental health, even with early adversity

Childcare hours don't affect mental health, even with early adversity

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSending children to childcare outside the home may not significantly affect children's mental health, accordin

Childcare hours don't affect mental health, even with early adversity

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSending children to childcare outside the home may not significantly affect children's mental health, accordin
Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine

Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in

Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in
Digital tools show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths

Digital tools show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignA team led by, from left, social work professors Moses Okumu and Flora Cohen, with doctoral student Joshua Muzei explored the effecti

Digital tools show promise at providing mental health interventions to refugee youths

by Sharita Forrest,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignA team led by, from left, social work professors Moses Okumu and Flora Cohen, with doctoral student Joshua Muzei explored the effecti
You could be stress eating these holidays—or eating your way to stress. Five tips for the table

You could be stress eating these holidays—or eating your way to stress. Five tips for the table

by Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and me

You could be stress eating these holidays—or eating your way to stress. Five tips for the table

by Saman Khalesi, Charlotte Gupta and Talitha Best,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and me
Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-f

Cocoa or green tea could protect you from the negative effects of fatty foods during mental stress, study finds

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-f