Religiosity was linked with fewer mental health and addiction problems, but much of that advantage was tied to a stronger sense of purpose and healthier ...

SINGAPORE – When a teenager battling gaming addiction was referred to counsellor Daniel Wong, it was clear to him that the problem went beyond excessive screen ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine being asked to sit ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Millions of people now turn to artificial intelligence chatbots with questions they once reserved for therapists, doctors, or close ...

Making more money may seem like the answer for dealing with financial stress and anxiety. But new data indicates that boosting income alone may not help much.A ...

The idea of calling in sick for your mind rather than your body used to sound like a stretch. These days, in a handful of countries, it is simply how the law ...

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Climate change and emerging environmental pollutants are increasingly recognized as critical determinants of mental health worldwide. Rapid urbanization, ...

Easing stress and promoting well-being: Estate planning for older adultsEstate planning is one of the most important decisions to make as you get older. ...

A crowded room does not always protect someone from feeling alone.Loneliness depends less on how many people surround you than on whether those relationships ...

Kelly Cockrell said when her son was killed in a car crash at the age of 24, "I just spiraled." Cockrell, 49, said she started using drugs, lived on the ...

Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum ...