Tag: mental health

Study suggests on-again off-again relationships may adversely affect mental health

From the University of Missouri-Columbia press release: Sam and Diane from “Cheers.” Ross and Rachel from “Friends.” Carrie and Mr. Big from “Sex and the City.” These are just some… Read more »

Study suggests greening vacant lots reduces feelings of depression in city dwellers

From the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine press release: Greening vacant urban land significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents, researchers from… Read more »

Study links digital media use to behavioural problems in kids

From the University of Southern California press release: Are children who spend lots of time using digital devices prone to psychiatric problems? A team of USC scientists says yes in… Read more »

Study suggests stress affects people with schizophrenia differently

From the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health press release: Stressful situations affect the brain and body differently in people with schizophrenia compared to people without the mental illness or… Read more »

Study suggests parents who had severe trauma, stresses in childhood more likely to have kids with behavioral health problems

From the University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences press release: A new study finds that severe childhood trauma and stresses early in parents’ lives are linked to higher… Read more »

Study suggests good relationships with siblings may buffer the effects of family conflict

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release: Children who are exposed to hostile, escalating conflicts between parents are at increased risk for developing mental health problems. However,… Read more »

Study on social interactions could improve understanding of mental health risks

From the McLean Hospital press release: McLean Hospital investigators have released the results of a study that outlines how age, socioeconomic status, and other factors might contribute to social isolation… Read more »

Study suggests negative emotions are murkier, less distinct in adolescence

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Adolescents don’t distinguish between negative emotions as clearly as younger children and adults in their 20s do, according to findings published in Psychological… Read more »

Study suggests menstruation can exacerbate symptoms of borderline personality disorder

From the University of Illinois at Chicago press release: Symptoms associated with borderline personality disorder — a severe and chronic mood disorder characterized by an inability to manage strong emotions… Read more »