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Exercising is well known to have strong ties to positive mental health, however the benefits diminish when working out becomes excessive. We interviewed the medical director for St. Francis Hospital who responds to a recent study regarding exercise and mental health. [More]

Most people are familiar with the term PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD refers to a traumatic event that the individual has witnessed or experienced that they have great difficulty overcoming emotionally. Complex PTSD or C-PTSD refers to ongoing trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, multiple combat deployments, being the victim of sex trafficking, or being kidnapped for a prolonged time—situations that were ongoing, harmful and abusive, and where the victim feels trapped. [More]

The advice is to sleep when the baby sleeps but how much of an impact does frequent interrupted sleep have on the mental health of new parents? And are there other factors besides caring for a newborn that could be causing poor sleep quality for pregnant and postpartum moms? [More]

Back to school time can bring mixed emotions for students and parents. But for some kids, nerves about back to school can be due to something much more serious. [More]

Open office plans are used by startups and trendier technology companies to foster collaboration in the workplace. The goal is to have an open area where people can see, hear and interact with each other throughout the workday. Employers not only save money with this plan but hope it facilitates teamwork. [More]

A world first study has found men can suffer from postcoital dysphoria, a condition characterised by feelings of anxiety, irritability and agitation following sex. [More]

A recent column in the Washington Post has two different versions circulating on the internet that have drastically different meanings regarding a controversy over the tweets by Sarah Jeong. [More]

The financial burden faced by many single mothers has been found to be the main reason single mothers are more likely to experience mental health problems than mothers with partners. A new study published in the Journal of Behavioural Brain Research shows that although the level of maternal care of single prairie vole mothers is on par with partnered mothers, the emotional health of single mothers is much more negatively affected than in female prairie voles in a dual parental arrangement. [More]

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting about a third of the worldwide population. The need for insomnia treatment is expected to increase in years ahead among younger member of the population who have higher stress levels along with a growth in the number of people who have chronic illnesses requiring sedation. [More]

Psychologists are warning of long-term detrimental effects on migrant children separated from their parents, cautioning the US government against policies that can inflict lasting harm. [More]