Tag: well-being

Study suggests smartphones can predict brain function associated with anxiety and depression

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From the Dartmouth College press release: Information on social activity, screen time and location from smartphones can predict connectivity between regions of the brain that are responsible for emotion, according… Read more »

Study looks at whether people are happier spending time with friends or family

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From the Southern Methodist University press release: Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier getting together with your… Read more »

Study suggests acts of kindness boost health, well-being in givers

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From the American Psychological Association press release: Performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people’s health and well-being, according to research published by the American… Read more »

Study looks at the effects of smartphone use on parenting

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From the Wiley press release: Parents may worry that spending time on their smartphones has a negative impact on their relationships with their children. However, a new comprehensive analysis published… Read more »

Study suggests impact of children’s loneliness today could manifest in depression for years to come

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From the University of Bath press release: Children and adolescents are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long after current lockdown and social isolation ends and clinical… Read more »

Study suggests emotional well-being while home gardening is similar to other popular activities

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From the Princeton University press release: As civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as… Read more »