Category: Mental Health
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Scroll Fatigue: Is Your Smartphone Sabotaging Your Health?
In a world where our phones are practically glued to our hands, a growing body of research is sounding the alarm: your trusty smartphone might be doing more than keeping you up to date—it could be slowly chipping away at your health. A recent study digs deeper into how smartphone addiction impacts physical well-being, especially… Read more
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Soda Consumption Linked to Rising Depression Rates in Young Adults
A new study has uncovered a significant link between consuming sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages (SSCBs) and an increased risk of depression, offering a fresh perspective on how our dietary choices could be affecting our mental health. The research, which tracked over 87,000 Koreans over time, reveals a clear and concerning pattern: the more sugary drinks people… Read more
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Video Games May Have Boosted Mental Well-Being During COVID-19
A new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, has uncovered surprising evidence that playing video games can actually improve mental well-being, a finding that challenges some traditional views about gaming. Conducted in Japan between 2020 and 2022, the research focused on understanding how engagement with video games affects mental health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.… Read more
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Exploring Jerusalem Syndrome: A Rare and Mysterious Psychotic Disorder
Jerusalem, Israel – Jerusalem Syndrome, a rare psychiatric phenomenon, has captured the attention of both mental health professionals and the public due to its unique characteristics. First described in the 1930s by Israeli psychiatrist Heinz Herman, the syndrome manifests as an acute psychotic state in some tourists visiting the holy city. Though debated within the… Read more
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Loneliness Drives Mismatch Between Trust and Expectations, Study Finds
A new study delves into the complex interplay between loneliness and social trust, revealing that lonely individuals exhibit a significant mismatch between their social expectations and behaviors. This discrepancy, highlighted through economic games and Bayesian predictive models, underscores the intricate ways loneliness can shape social interactions and expectations. The research, conducted by Bellucci and Park,… Read more
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A Shift in Well-Being Patterns: How Major Crises and Technology Have Impacted Mental Health Across Generations
For years, researchers have observed a consistent U-shaped pattern in well-being, where happiness tends to decline in midlife and increase again in older age. However, recent studies suggest that this well-established trend may be undergoing significant changes due to a series of unprecedented global events and rapid technological advancements. The Great Recession of 2008, the… Read more
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Music as a Tool for Enhancing Tolerability During (Es)ketamine Therapy
In recent years, the therapeutic use of (es)ketamine, a derivative of the anesthetic ketamine, has gained attention for its rapid antidepressant effects, particularly in treatment-resistant depression. However, its administration is not without side effects, including dissociative symptoms, anxiety, and elevated blood pressure. A new exploratory study has provided fresh insights into how listening to music… Read more
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New Study Reveals CBG’s Potential to Reduce Anxiety and Stress Without Side Effects
August 9, 2024 — A recent groundbreaking clinical trial has provided the first evidence that cannabigerol (CBG), a lesser-known cannabinoid derived from hemp, could offer promising therapeutic benefits, particularly in reducing anxiety and stress. The trial, conducted by a team of researchers, represents the first human clinical study to evaluate the acute effects of CBG… Read more