Binge drinking in our teens can lead to anxiety later in life. Researchers from University of Illinois at Chicago discovered that binge drinking in adolescence increases our risk of developing a mental illness, like anxiety, later in…
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Relationship stigma from loved ones is linked to mental health issues. This, from a Pace University study that analyzed 467 adults in same-sex and/or interracial relationships. The team found that relationship stigma from friends was linked to…
Eating breakfast as a family could encourage body positivity among kids and teens. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers from University of Missouri Columbia analyzed the eating habits of more than 12,000 students from…
Despite popular belief, music doesn’t always enhance creativity. In fact, it can produce the opposite effect. Researchers from Lancaster University found people who listened to music experienced a dip in creativity. This study presented participants…
Overcoming fear relies on an unusual change in DNA. One day, DNA therapy could help to cure disorders like social anxiety or PTSD. University of Queensland researchers taught mice to fear and then unfear a…
Diets high in fruits and vegetables and low in meat improve brain functions. A study from the American Academy of Neurology says your diet affects your brain’s mental and cognitive abilities. Researchers found that eating…
Watching too much TV can impair preschoolers’ development.Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy University of Montreal researchers say spending many hours in front of the TV is harmful during this critical stage of development. It…
People remember more while still intoxicated than they do a week later. A University of Gothenburg study recruited 136 participants and divided them into twogroups. One group drank vodka, while the other drank juice. Participants then…
Older brothers and sisters push around their younger siblings. But parents can put an end to this sibling bullying by spending more quality time with their firstborn. A University of Warwick study found that giving the…
Jeremy Hunt made a recent appearance on Good Morning Britain to explain how he personally plans to improve mental health services by the year 2021. Hunt hopes to create 21,000 new 24/7 mental health facilities by the year 2021, and while it’s definitely a lofty goal, it’s surely quite a…
Countless mental health counselors from The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints traveled to Texas to help Hurricane Harvey victims cope with their countless losses, including family members, friends, pets and their belongings. Sure, there have been so many horrific natural disasters over the past month, but what they’ve truly…
Practical Psychology released their latest masterpiece from their “Project Better Self” video series today which focuses on five amazing tips that can help increase your learning speed. This video essay highlights tips like “Pomodoro Technique” and why you should always take a five-minute break ever 20-25 minutes in order to maintain…
