Category: Depression

Study suggests Twitter image colors and content could help identify users with depression, anxiety

From the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine press release: Twitter users with depression and anxiety were found to be more likely to post pictures with lower aesthetic values and… Read more »

Study suggests good sleep quality and good mood lead to good working memory with age

From the press release: A team of psychologists has found strong associations between working memory — a fundamental building block of a functioning mind — and three health-related factors: sleep,… Read more »

Study suggests cyberbullied teens are more likely to have depression, sleep problems

From the University at Buffalo press release: Teens who experience cyberbullying are more likely to suffer from poor sleep, which in turn raises levels of depression, found a University at… Read more »

Study suggests stress in early life could make people more likely to develop depression

From the University of Bristol press release: New research by the University of Bristol has found that early life adversity could make an individual more at risk of developing negative… Read more »

Study suggests that perseverance toward life goals can help fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who don’t give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who… Read more »

Study suggests teaching happiness to dementia caregivers reduces their depression, anxiety

From the Northwestern University press release: Caring for family members with dementia — which is on the rise in the U.S. — causes significant emotional and physical stress that increases… Read more »

Study looks at when sexting is associated with psychological distress among young adults

From the Genetic Engineering News press release: While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving… Read more »

Study suggests two-hour meditation study may be as relaxing as an eight-week course

From the Rutgers University press release: For time-crunched medical students, taking a two-hour introductory class on mindfulness may be just as beneficial for reducing stress and depression as taking an… Read more »