Gratitude: One Way to Boost Kids' Mental Health During Pandemic

Gratitude: One Way to Boost Kids' Mental Health During Pandemic Focusing on gratitude, combined with yoga and mediation, can help kids cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic ... Read More

New study reveals simple lifestyle factor that is essential for mental health: 'It's a public health necessity'

"It is crucial to maintain or even increase access." New study reveals simple lifestyle factor that is essential for mental health: 'It's a public health necessity' first appeared on The Cool Down. Read More

Did Green Space Still Boost Mental Health During the Pandemic?

Key points. Access to green space is important to mental health and well-being. This became difficult for many in urban spaces during the pandemic, especially for those with lower household income. Read More

The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t

Locked-down Hungarians who gained or lost pets saw almost no lasting shift in mood or loneliness, and new dog owners actually felt less calm and satisfied over time—hinting that the storied “pet ... Read More

Can Canada Protect Mental Health During the Next Pandemic? - Medscape

"We found a 54% increase in eating disorders in children and adolescents during the pandemic," said coauthor Tracy Vaillancourt, PhD, Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and ... Read More

What Impact Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Have on Mental Health?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, to raise awareness of the various ways mental health disorders can affect people around the world. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental health over ... Read More

Video games improved mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Owning and playing on game consoles during the COVID-19 pandemic improved mental health among children and adults. Image: Adobe Stock . Egami and colleagues surveyed 97,602 people aged 10 to 69 ... Read More

More People Got Mental-Health Treatment During the Pandemic | TIME

M ore Americans sought treatment for mental-health disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic than in past years, according to data from the National Center of Health Statistics published Sept. 7. The ... Read More

This specific nature activity can improve students' mental health - New York Post

A new study from North Carolina State University published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that bird-watching can help college students improve their mental health. Read More

Mental Health Spending Surged During the Pandemic

Use of mental health care increased substantially during the coronavirus pandemic, as teletherapy lowered barriers to regular visits, according to a large study of insurance claims published ... Read More

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that ... Read More

Social isolation could have lasting impacts on young people's mental health - ConsumerAffairs

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected consumers’ mental health, and now a new study is exploring the long-term effects that this extended period of social isolation will have on young people. Read More