Mental Health – Page 3

“Selfie” Videos for Mental Health Monitoring

Researchers at the University of Rochester in New York have developed an innovative approach to turn any computer or smartphone with a camera into a personal mental health monitoring device. In a paper to be presented in January 2015 at the American Association for Artificial Intelligence conference in Austin, Texas, Professor of Computer Science Jiebo… Continue reading “Selfie” Videos for Mental Health Monitoring

Using Food to Beat Winter Blues

This article originally appeared on Demos Health. Depression during winter, or the so-called “winter blues”, can affect anyone at any age. The lack of consistent sunlight and vitamin D, plus the long stretches of cold, rainy or snowy days can leave a body worn down. Unfortunately this also leaves many of us prone to constant… Continue reading Using Food to Beat Winter Blues

Warning Signs of Potential Suicide

Suicide causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide. On average, 100 Americans die by suicide each day. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds and more than 8 million adults in the United States had serious thoughts of suicide within the past 12… Continue reading Warning Signs of Potential Suicide

12 Ways to Lift the Winter Blues

By Terry Barnett-Martin January is a time when the winter blues often set in and dampen the joy in our hearts. The winter brings cold weather and shorter daylight hours that can cause many of us to slow down and pull in. It is so important to listen to the wisdom of your body and… Continue reading 12 Ways to Lift the Winter Blues

4 Ways to Start Healing Your Life

Neglect. Abuse. Divorce. Addiction. These are just a few of the life experiences that can leave children emotionally bruised or worse, causing some to develop dysfunctional outlooks and behaviors that condemn them to perpetual self-victimization as adults. “We not only perpetuate, but also protect the obstacles that stand in the way of our healing and… Continue reading 4 Ways to Start Healing Your Life

How to Live Like Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo 

Human beings are capable of a rich inner life that, sadly, seems to elude so many, says dating and life coach Deborah Downey. “I doubt that most of us fully realize just how much worry, doubt and fear we experience on a daily basis; it seems to me that acknowledging this default setting and finding… Continue reading How to Live Like Your Ego Is Not Your Amigo 

Patients Don’t Want Their Doctors to Know Everything About Their Health

Many patients withhold sensitive health information from their doctors, according to the first real-world trial of the impact of patient-controlled access to electronic medical records. Researchers from Clemson University, the Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine and Eskenazi Health published their finding in in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Kelly Caine, assistant professor… Continue reading Patients Don’t Want Their Doctors to Know Everything About Their Health

Aging and Depression: Are You at Risk?

The link between aging and depression is no secret nowadays. The problem can affect virtually any person, for any number of reasons and in even more ways. That why when it comes to mental health and aging well, it’s critical to understand the causes, symptoms, and treatments for depression so that you can develop… Continue reading Aging and Depression: Are You at Risk?

Biological Causes of Mental Illness Decrease Docs’ Empathy

Give therapists and psychiatrists information about the biology of a mental disorder, and they have less — not more — empathy for the patient, according to a study done at Yale and published in Decemberr 2014 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A release from the university written by Bill Hathaway notes… Continue reading Biological Causes of Mental Illness Decrease Docs’ Empathy

Early to Bed = Greater Happiness

Researchers Jacob Nota and Meredith Coles of Binghamton University in New York have linked late evenings to repetitive negative thoughts. The study, published in December 2014 in “Cognitive Therapy and Research”, found that burning the midnight oil and sleeping only a few hours each night may make it difficult for you to stop worrying. A… Continue reading Early to Bed = Greater Happiness

Walking During Work Helps Your Body and Your Mind

“Walking workstations,” or desks that are attached to a treadmill, can improve mental as well as physical health during the workday, according to a new study. Researchers from the Department of Psychology in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) said they hoped the research would help employers look at ways to… Continue reading Walking During Work Helps Your Body and Your Mind

5 Top Tips on Regrouping Your Psyche

Let’s be sure to give time to our mental health this fall! There are times in all our lives that we all need a little mental rejuvenation. I myself am constantly searching for different ways to stay focused and centered in this ever-fast paced crazy world. Here are 5 of my top tips on how… Continue reading 5 Top Tips on Regrouping Your Psyche

Nature Group Walks Improve Mental Health

Group nature walks are linked with significantly lower depression, less perceived stress, and enhanced mental health and well-being, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan with partners from De Montfort University, James Hutton Institute, and Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom. The findings appear in September 2014 ina special issue of… Continue reading Nature Group Walks Improve Mental Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Recovery at Midlife: If Not Now, When?

September is not just the month school starts again. It is the 25th Annual National Recovery Month. The mission is to publicize the societal benefits of treatment, prevention, and of course recovery for mental health conditions and substance abuse issues. During this month of new beginnings, thousands of programs and services nationwide celebrate their success… Continue reading Substance Abuse and Mental Health Recovery at Midlife: If Not Now, When?

Watch: Taking the Steps to Control Anxiety Disorder

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Take Off Your Mask of Depression

The tragic death of Robin Williams has stirred up so much conversation about depression, a difficult topic but one that is underappreciated for its seriousness and its effects on so many people. I have heard several interviews with his friends, and they all said at least one thing in common: Robin was always “on,” trying… Continue reading Take Off Your Mask of Depression

Plants in the Office Boost Productivity

“Green” offices with plants make staff happier and more productive than “lean” designs stripped of greenery, according to research done led by Cardiff University’s School of Psychology in the UK. The study was published August 31st 2014 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. In the first field study of its kind, researchers found enriching a… Continue reading Plants in the Office Boost Productivity