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01/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Our relationship with nature is vital to mental well-being: Scientists have tracked how we are affected by exposure to trees, the sky, birdsong in real-time
City life is often fast-paced, and you might feel overwhelmed because of all the hustle and bustle. Some individuals resort to the calming effect of nature to deal with the stress of city life, and the mere sight of birds in flight or sunlight shining through trees is enough to make them feel at peace. A […]
09/20/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Magnet therapy shows promise in alleviating anxiety, research finds
Fears can now be blocked in a split second, provided that a specific region of your brain will be stimulated magnetically. This is a novel undertaking, seeing that a lot of people these days are afflicted with all kinds of phobias; some panic the first moment that they step foot on an aircraft, others howl […]
08/17/2017
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By Tracey Watson
Study finds that “teen depression” increases risk of violence … so they should all be treated with more drugs that cause violence instead?
A recent study, led by Professor Seena Fazel of the University of Oxford’s Forensic Psychiatry Group in the U.K., and published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), has found that adolescents battling depression are more likely to commit violent acts. While the actual increase in risk is relatively modest […]
08/12/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Multiple studies find that yoga can reduce the symptoms of depression
Yoga is a practice that has long been associated with a relaxed body and mind. New studies have suggested that yoga may help relieve the symptoms of depressions as well, especially when utilized as a complement to traditional therapy. These studies were presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) held […]
07/18/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
Farm work scientifically shown to improve the mental health of veterans… no drugs needed
Veterans often struggle to adapt to life at home after returning from combat, and many doctors are all too quick to throw prescriptions at them to help them cope. However, many veterans are finding that looking outside of medicine can provide safer and more effective coping methods that can last a lifetime. A recent study […]
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