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How the science of happiness is helping student mental health

We spoke to Professor Bruce Hood, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Society at the University of Bristol, about his course The Science of Happiness and beyond.

17 Mar 2023

Better management of emotions could help limit neurodegeneration

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.

16 Jan 2023

Research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat youth depression

New research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat depression in youth. The research, led by Simon Fraser University (SFU) professor Faranak Farzan, is published in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports.

1 Dec 2022

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers determined whether mindfulness was related to emotional resilience in children.

22 Nov 2022

Letting go of goals during COVID is the key to staying mentally healthy

People who shelved their long-term goals during the pandemic were better able to avoid anxiety and depression, according to a new study.

28 Sep 2022

How does a walk in nature impact the brain?

A new study shows how exposure to nature through a one-hour walk in a natural setting can prevent mental strain and possibly reduce the incidence of mental ill-health.

8 Sep 2022

Brain stimulation can modulate thought processes related to problem solving

New methods of brain stimulation are being tested to see whether they can be used to enhance cognitive behavior. In this study, researchers from Japan have found that stimulation at specific frequencies can modulate thought processes related to problem solving.

19 Nov 2021

Research on wandering thoughts may offer clues about mental health

Where does your mind wander when you have idle time? A University of Arizona-led study published in Scientific Reports may offer some clues, and the findings reveal a surprising amount about our mental health.

2 Oct 2021

Pandemic job search anxiety could lead to both positive and negative results

Job seeking, even during a good year, can be a stressful experience. Add in a global pandemic and constrained job markets, and anxiety abounds in many job seekers. That anxiety can be tied to both positive and negative results, according to new research out of the University of Arizona Eller College of Management.

5 Aug 2021

Rumination syndrome often confused with other gastrointestinal conditions

Patients who regurgitate regularly but without any known cause may have a condition called rumination. Unfortunately, rumination is often confused with other gastrointestinal conditions, which means many patients may not be getting prompt treatment.

18 Mar 2021

New computerized adaptive screener may help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide

Researchers have developed a computerized adaptive screener to identify youth at risk for attempting suicide.

4 Feb 2021

Mindfulness training program could be used to prevent police suicide

The Labpsitec laboratory of the University of Valencia, in collaboration with the H-Policía association has put the effects of a police-specific mindfulness training programme to the test.

12 Jan 2021

Study may lead to new therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder

In our attempts to de-clutter our busy minds and make room for new, often more productive thoughts, people tap an array of different approaches. Which works best, and how does each strategy distinctly impact the brain?

21 Dec 2020

New gaming app helps understand human strategic thinking, may improve reasoning of AI

Fans of Candy Crush Saga, Flow Free or Minesweeper should check out a challenging new mobile game app, hexxed, that will stretch your brain as it helps brain researchers understand human strategic thinking and perhaps improve the reasoning of artificial intelligence.

15 Dec 2020

Rumination News and Research

How the science of happiness is helping student mental health

Better management of emotions could help limit neurodegeneration

Research shows promising results using neurotechnological approaches to treat youth depression

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Letting go of goals during COVID is the key to staying mentally healthy

How does a walk in nature impact the brain?

Brain stimulation can modulate thought processes related to problem solving

Research on wandering thoughts may offer clues about mental health

Pandemic job search anxiety could lead to both positive and negative results

Rumination syndrome often confused with other gastrointestinal conditions

New computerized adaptive screener may help identify youth at risk for attempting suicide

Mindfulness training program could be used to prevent police suicide

Study may lead to new therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder

New gaming app helps understand human strategic thinking, may improve reasoning of AI

First meta-analysis looks at the impact of meditation, yoga, and mindfulness on concussions

Research shows how the brain balances emotion and cognition

Study: COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on people with eating disorders

Study shows COVID-19 pandemic has profound, negative impact on people with eating disorders

Racial discrimination associated with higher capability for suicide

Internet-delivered treatment to help young people tackle worry and overthinking

Top-Down Proteomics: Bridging the Genotype-to-Phenotype Gap

Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry: The Power of Collaboration in Life Sciences

Revolutionizing Schizophrenia Research

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