September 4, 2024
Iris Lesser, University of The Fraser Valley
For stressed-out mothers, exercise can boost mental well-being. But if a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be just another task on an endless to-do list.
September 3, 2024
Samuel J. White, York St John University and Philippe B. Wilson, York St John University
The ‘indoor microbiome’ is linked to respiratory health, immune function and possibly even mental wellbeing.
September 2, 2024
September 1, 2024
Richard O'Quinn, The University of Queensland; Emma Knight, The University of Queensland; Justin P. Brienza, The University of Queensland; Laura J. Ferris, The University of Queensland, and Tarli Young, The University of Queensland
Many veterans keep quiet who should not. A new study is trying to work out why.
August 29, 2024
Sasha Bailey, University of Sydney; Cristyn Davies, University of Sydney; Ken Pang, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and Rachel Skinner, University of Sydney
Transgender children and adolescents use puberty blockers to help prevent the masculinising or feminising physical changes that occur during puberty.
August 28, 2024
Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne
In a new study, we looked at how the presence of diagnostic labels – such as ‘major depressive disorder’ or ‘PTSD’ – affected the way people perceived others experiencing mental distress.
August 26, 2024
Cricket is physically and mentally demanding and draining – and it has a suicide problem. Here’s why.
August 22, 2024
Do you tend to exercise mainly on the weekends? A new study finds this could offer equivalent benefits for brain health and mental health as staying active throughout the week.
August 21, 2024
Christopher Patterson, University of Wollongong and Lorna Moxham, University of Wollongong
Somatic therapies go further than understanding that emotions like stress can affect physical health. People are guided to bring awareness to their body and explore how sensations may be released.
August 20, 2024
Mary Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School
High-carb diets, especially of ultraprocessed foods, create blood sugar spikes, while diets high in leafy, green vegetables and whole grains are absorbed more slowly and produce smaller fluctuations.
August 18, 2024
Much of what they said seems as relevant now as it did 2,000 years ago, even though we might question some of their methods.
August 16, 2024
All good things must come to an end, but being back at your desk after a holiday doesn’t have to be a trauma.
August 15, 2024
Amie Rapaport, University of Southern California and Morgan Polikoff, University of Southern California
More preteen boys are struggling with behavioral issues, while more teen girls are experiencing anxiety and depression.
August 14, 2024
August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024
Competing in the Olympics might be considered the pinnacle of any athletic career, but there may be a dark side for young sportspeople peaking so early on the world stage.
August 8, 2024
Tenaw Tiruye, University of South Australia and Kerri Beckmann, University of South Australia
A new study looked at data from men for five years before a prostate cancer diagnosis, and five years afterwards, to understand how facing prostate cancer affected their mental health.
August 8, 2024
It can be difficult to know when to start therapy when a problem is ongoing. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier.
August 8, 2024
Michelle O'Shea, Western Sydney University and Gabrielle Weidemann, Western Sydney University
Knitting has been shown to create a flow state, reduce stress and boost overall mental health.
August 7, 2024
Evidence suggests different psychotropics can affect athletic performance in both positive and negative ways. How does this affect doping rules for athletes who take mental health medications?
