Articles tagged with Stress Management
College students reported lower rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, with improving mental health but persistent barriers to care. Faculty and staff also showed significant mental health challenges, with a growing need for support.
Researchers found that omalizumab treatment reduced severe reactions and anaphylaxis in people with alpha-gal syndrome. The treatment allowed patients to reintroduce red meat and mammal products into their diet with fewer or less severe reactions.
A new review examines the relationship between tumors and the nervous system, suggesting that psychedelics may be able to 'listen' to the system and provide relief from cancer-related symptoms. The review also explores the potential for psychedelics to modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in cancer patients.
A new study by Bournemouth University reveals that autistic people experience more severe menopausal symptoms, leading to poorer wellbeing and quality of life. The study found stark health inequalities, including higher rates of anxiety, depression, and physical illness among autistic participants.
The book distills conversations with dozens of elite performers into 17 core themes, covering mindset, preparation, belief, and self-compassion. It offers practical advice that can benefit anyone facing expectation, novelty, and uncertainty.
The new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Caregiving for People with Cancer offer concrete tips for handling difficult situations and provide concrete support for caregivers. The guide includes a chapter dedicated to the caregiver's own wellbeing, emphasizing the importance of self-care and providing trusted, easy-to-find information.
The College of Nursing faculty at the University of Tennessee Knoxville has received a National Cancer Institute (NCI) award to explore how family support can help breast cancer survivors better manage pain and improve their quality of life. The two-year project will bring together researchers and clinical partners from across Tennesse...
A new study demonstrates that embedding mindfulness practices into DNP curricula effectively reduces stress and combats burnout. By equipping nurse leaders with practical emotional regulation tools, the initiative supports core competencies in person-centered care and leadership development.
A new study warns of the increasing impact of climate change, urban living, and digital misinformation on sleep health across Europe. The researchers call for coordinated action to protect sleep health, improve sleep health literacy, and tackle structural inequalities.
The study, supported by a $3.82 million grant, aims to capture daily stress experiences and their impact on heart health. Researchers will use a new survey tool, wearable technology, and laboratory testing to better understand how everyday experiences affect the body.
A global study found that nature-based social prescribing can significantly reduce loneliness, with spending time in nature with others working even better. The study, which included 320 lonely adults in Barcelona, showed a 17% reduction in loneliness scores at one year.
Researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that chronic stress during pregnancy changes how the placenta communicates with the developing fetus, affecting early brain development. Prenatal stress alters placental signaling and opposes maternal immune activation effects in the fetal brain.
A study found that positive parenting in early years is associated with increased joy and satisfaction in children, and may reduce the risk of depression. The research, conducted over 15 years, tracked 465 children and their parents, and found that positive parenting behaviors were linked to larger brain responses to rewards.
A national study found that individuals with higher neuroticism scores experienced greater and more persistent anxiety and depression symptoms during the pandemic. The study suggests that personality traits, particularly neuroticism, play a role in shaping mental health responses to large-scale societal stressors.
Neurotic individuals were more susceptible to mental distress during the COVID-19 pandemic due to their heightened perception of risk. They also exhibited less exercise and increased alcohol consumption, further exacerbating their mental health struggles.
A study of mental health stigma in Japan found that high levels of social distancing toward people with mental illness serve as a barrier to care. However, a sense of 'mattering' may encourage treatment. Prior treatment experience and beliefs about treatment efficacy were also associated with greater treatment-seeking willingness.
A recent study found that nearly half of lawyers reported high or very high burnout, with burnout strongly associated with workplace conditions and psychological distress. The study also revealed high levels of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among lawyers, as well as hazardous drinking.
A study published in the Journal of Mental Health found that colouring on devices is as effective as traditional colouring in reducing stress and anxiety in young people. The research, led by the University of Southampton, used digital colouring applications and found significant improvements in wellbeing and mindfulness.
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that children and teenagers with better cardiorespiratory fitness had a lower risk of developing depression as adults. The research, which spanned over 30 years, examined the fitness of Australian children aged 7-15 and found that cardiorespiratory fitness was the strong...
A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder found that those with the busiest schedules were significantly less likely to be depressed and performed better academically. People with a chronic sense of rush or
A new study found that couples who receive emotional support from their partners experience reduced stress spillover from financial worries. Emotional support was a key factor in managing financial stress, while problem-solving alone was less effective. The study suggests that a supportive partner can act as a buffer against financial ...
A randomized controlled trial found that three months of Transcendental Meditation practice significantly increased happiness, resilience, and self-efficacy among rural Lebanese women while reducing perceived stress. The study showed that Transcendental Meditation may offer women an additional way to cope with daily life pressures.
A large study of 1,279 academic papers and 609,278 people in 76 countries found that women score higher in recognizing and understanding emotions, but men score higher in managing their own feelings. The study also found that gender differences in emotional intelligence have narrowed in recent years, especially among children.
A Northwestern University study found that 20 minutes of calming music significantly improves clinician energy levels and mood, increasing from 56% to 83% after the intervention. The music, designed to slow brain activity and promote relaxation, may provide an easy and practical way to support clinicians' wellbeing.
A comprehensive review of 20 years of research involving over 80,000 carers found that many deprioritise and dismiss their own emotional needs, highlighting the need for psychological support-seeking among carers.
A study from the University of California, Davis, shows that interacting with miniature horses and donkeys can improve adolescents' mood and reduce loneliness and sadness. Teens who recognized the animals' body language cues, such as lip-wriggling and walking away, showed bigger reductions in these emotions.
Researchers found that music produced a distinct reorganization of communication between auditory regions and key stress-related areas, including the insula and thalamus. Music was associated with improved positive mood and faster physiological recovery from acute stress.
A new study suggests that fear-based education around pornography is failing young people, as it fails to reflect how teenagers actually encounter sexual media. The researchers propose a new framework called 'safe uncertainty', which encourages open and structured discussions about pornography.
A clinical trial found that combining mental health coaching with medication optimization before surgery reduces post-surgery anxiety and depression in older adults. The study supports adding mental health care and medication optimization to routine pre-surgical care, leading to improved recovery and overall health.
A new study identifies astrocytes in the brain's fear center as a key player in stress response and anxiety. The research found that restoring the antenna-like structure on these cells can ease stress behaviors, and a potential treatment target has been identified.
Research suggests that deep sleep strengthens resilience to stressful situations in mice by reorganizing brain activity in the prelimbic cortex. The study found that mice who experienced more deep sleep were better able to cope with stressful social situations.
Expectant mothers in the Philippines used creative coping strategies to manage sociopolitical stressors, including reframing difficult circumstances and maintaining a positive outlook. The study suggests that how new moms cope with stressful news may be more important than the news itself, with 67% of participants citing financial stre...
Research suggests that mental health conditions, including PTSD, substance abuse, and depression, can increase the risk of future cardiovascular risks such as heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular death. Alcohol abuse was found to be the top psychiatric predictor of serious heart and brain conditions for both men and women.
A new guideline from the American Stroke Association emphasizes the importance of early, individualized rehabilitation to help survivors of stroke regain independence and quality of life. The comprehensive approach addresses physical, cognitive, communication, and emotional challenges throughout recovery.
Despite improved mental health challenges post-pandemic, Ontario students still face elevated stress, excessive screen time, and online gambling concerns. Drug use continues to decline, but barriers to seeking mental health support persist, highlighting the need for continued surveillance and targeted prevention initiatives.
A new app, WeCareAdvisor, has shown promise in improving the quality of life for dementia caregivers by providing a systematic approach to manage behavioral symptoms. Caregivers who used the app reported significant reductions in distress and behavioral symptoms, as well as improved well-being.
A new UCLA study found that teenage girls who experienced the highest levels of childhood trauma showed the largest gains in social connectedness after participating in a breathwork course combined with social-emotional learning. The program, developed by the International Association for Human Values, increased social connectedness by...
Engineers at MIT have created an interactive platform that maps habitat design factors to behavioral health outcomes such as stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation in extreme environments. The study's findings can be applied to designing habitats in space, submarines, polar expeditions, and other isolated settings.
Researchers used natural language processing models to analyze interviews of over 200 children aged 9-13, who discussed stressful events. The study found that the style of their speech was more predictive of future mental health issues than its content.
A national study of obstetrician-gynecologists reveals that state abortion laws are linked to higher levels of clinical constraints and moral distress among OB-GYNs. The findings suggest that institution-level support is needed to address moral distress, regardless of the state's abortion policy context.
The journal aims to bridge the gaps in real-world deployment, long-term safety, and systemic equity by establishing a comprehensive research pipeline focused on clinical efficacy, implementation, and safety. Research exploring workflow compatibility, equitable access, user engagement, and economic sustainability of DMHIs is welcome.
A digital therapy platform, iACT4CARERS, has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression in dementia carers after three and six months. The study, which involved almost 500 volunteers, found that carers using the platform had lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to those receiving usual care alone.
A new book identifies nine types of procrastinators, from worriers to thrill seekers, and offers strategies for overcoming the problem. Procrastination causes serious harm to finances, health, relationships, and careers, but can be overcome with the right approach.
A new study by Swansea University introduces a One Health Sustainability Framework linking biodiversity, ecological condition, and environmental sustainability with wellbeing outcomes in nature prescribing. The framework highlights the need to understand what kinds of nature and how much are needed to support health in a sustainable way.
Dr. Logan Townsend joins Pennington Biomedical to study the connection between metabolic disease and mental health, investigating circulating factors influencing anxiety and depression. His research program aims to improve both metabolic and mental health outcomes.
Research from the University of East Anglia found that even modest changes in weather can impact mental health service demand, with increases during hot weather and low sunshine. Fluctuations in temperature and sunlight exposure were linked to shifts in unscheduled healthcare use, with rainfall appearing to have little consistent effect.
A new study published in JMIR Serious Games suggests that playing open-world adventure games can lower loneliness levels and increase stoicism in adults. The research found that specific types of games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Yoshi's Crafted World, provide a 'digital diet' for emotional well-being.
A longitudinal study found modifiable factors like emotion regulation, social support, and sleep quality influence psychological resilience in female athletes. Greater resilience was linked to lower rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and perceived stress.
Researchers found that interacting with pets during stressful moments does not reduce negative emotions and can even intensify them in cat owners. On the other hand, dog owners experienced improved emotional well-being when interacting with their dogs.
A new study by Uppsala University researchers shows that internet-based CBT can significantly reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety in women with broken-heart syndrome, a condition often triggered by extreme stress. The treatment also helps patients better cope with emotions related to their illness.
A new study from the University of Jyväskylä explores how people's relationship with music affects their emotional experiences. The research found that songs used to evoke emotions, experience emotions, and express identity tend to elicit more mixed emotions.
Leading child psychologist Dr. Barish argues that grandparents have a crucial role to play in helping children develop a sense of purpose beyond personal success and in providing emotional support. He recommends practices like volunteering together and frequent family conversations about kindness and understanding.
A recent study published by the University of the Basque Country found that girls are the biggest consumers of psychotropic drugs among adolescents in most European countries. The research team analyzed data from 32 European countries and discovered a significant link between consumption rates, gender equality, and economic level.
The partnership aims to enhance human flourishing and economic growth by translating the Metis brain economy vision into care that reaches patients inside health systems. West Health's work will focus on building integrated brain health delivery at scale, driving transformative change in healthcare.
A recent study found that shorter sleep duration is associated with increased perinatal anxiety and obsessive beliefs. Mothers who experience disturbed sleep tend to have higher levels of anxiety, particularly those with lower coping ability. The study suggests prioritizing mom's sleep may benefit her mental health.
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has launched a new version of its Distress Thermometer and Problem List in over 70 languages to screen patients for mental, physical, social, or spiritual distress. The tool aims to enhance cancer care by identifying psychological distress and providing support.
A new study from Reichman University found that an AI-based conversational support platform can significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. The platform, called Kai, was able to form a meaningful therapeutic alliance with users, providing round-the-clock emotional support.
A large-scale international study found that spending time in nature is associated with greater life satisfaction due to increased self-compassion and positive body image. The study also identified a pathway through which nature contact helps people feel restored, leading to improved mental wellbeing.
A study by UOC researchers reveals that young people are not fooled by monetization systems in video games; they often accept them as part of the gaming experience. The study highlights various systems that encourage consumption, such as loot boxes and virtual currencies, and shows a consistent relationship between these mechanisms and...
A small, wireless polygraph system can track multiple physiological signals to capture a real-time view of stress in the body. The device can help clinicians detect stress and potential discomfort in patients, including infants or the elderly who may be unable to communicate.