It’s been a stressful year, and for 61% of US adults, a year of unwanted weight change too. This isn’t surprising, as stress, eating and motivation are all linked through hormones in the brain.
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The pandemic has seen more children experience mental health troubles. Modelling compassion and fostering self-esteem will help
Microdosing involves taking a low dose of a psychedelic drug to enhance performance, or reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. Here’s what our research shows.
A parent’s or grandparent’s stressful experiences change how their offspring behave. And it turns out that moms’ experiences produce different changes in kids than dads’.
Flood-related stress can have a negative impact on pregnant mothers and their unborn babies. But our research found there are many strategies that can limit the harm.
After a year of COVID-19 lockdowns, lack of focus, irritability and restlessness don’t necessarily point to an ADHD diagnosis. Consider some of these common causes of these symptoms, and ways to cope.
Financial hardships in particular are likely to lead to ongoing mental health problems, even as the pandemic subsides. Our program could help many people whose mental health has suffered during COVID.
What is it about chamomile tea, milk and cocoa that could help us sleep better, and what does the evidence say?
When headaches strike, many people reach for a painkiller. Probing the reasons behind the pain is often a better idea.
People create beliefs about their romantic partner that affect how they respond to them and interpret their behaviour. These beliefs can act as rose-tinted glasses, or as a darker lens.
A new book presents burnout as a generational issue, but this is a trap.
Racism affects health and often leads to early death. We now know in greater and more alarming detail how this happens.
Parents can take a page from psychological research on trauma and recovery to help kids struggling with pandemic life.
Research shows the presence of dogs increases overall human well-being, which can come in handy in high-stress work environments like the White House.
The testimonies of bereavement counsellors reveals devastatingly lonely experiences of grief, unexpected feelings of loss and even some silver linings.
Lifestyle medicine targets the root of chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Experts explain why everyone should embrace these free prescriptions for good health.
Job cuts don’t necessarily mean there’s less work to do. Those who are are employed may be working harder than usual to pick up the slack, with less reward for their efforts — and it’s not good for their health.
The excitement or stress experienced by candidates can energize them and increase their chances of success, according to a new study.
One medication-free technique uses your emotions to release stress.
People in high-risk groups are already more likely to be experiencing negative mental health effects during the pandemic. Spending the holidays isolated from family and friends may make matters worse.
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Health Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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Associate Professor of Family & Community Medicine and Pediatrics, retired, University of California, San Francisco
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Associate Professor (Adj) He/Him, Southern Cross University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba
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Senior Research Fellow in Mental Health, Victoria University
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Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Professor of Psychiatry, Wayne State University
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Associate Professor, Psychosocial Difficulties, University of Oslo
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University
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Professor of Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Honorary Professor, Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Macquarie University
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Director, Field Experience (Community-Based), Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary
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Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University
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Business psychologist, Lancaster University