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Experts say cartoons, comics, graphic novels, and other images can be helpful for those struggling from mental health issues in addition to spreading awareness when done correctly. Those who have not experienced a mental health condition in themselves or families and who have not received training find mental health is a difficult concept to understand. [More]

It is well established that we experience heightened emotions around events happening in the future. Now researchers have found we are likely to experience more envy towards a covetable event that has yet to occur than one that has already happened. [More]

Misophonia, a ‘hatred of sound’ is more common than most people realize, affecting approximately 15% of adults. But where can people go where there isn’t noise? Whether visiting a local restaurant or shopping at the grocery store, there is music playing or poor acoustics so it is not easy to find quiet. [More]

If your preschooler is already hooked to their iPad or television, scientists say it might be time to start thinking about safe screen time practices. A new study shows more time in front of the tube could be linked to significant behavioral problems. [More]

A recent study found that one social media channel, Pinterest, an image sharing site, is a source of support for people living with chronic pain. Analyzed pins reflected supportive content, both informational and educational. Mental health and social media professionals were invited to comment on the potential positive impact of social media activity for this channel. [More]

There is some indication that the nature of ASMR may have the potential to assist people with their mental health. But is this a passing trend or could it have a legitimate physiological and therapeutic benefit? [More]

Design thinking, an innovative way to explore solutions in the business world, offers a creative way to solve problems with a human centered approach. The phases of design thinking can be used in mental health treatment and potentially improve patient care since the core approach is human centered. [More]

Facebook plays a role as a source of real - and fake - information and some feel it improves their social connections. But there are downsides. A recent Standard study found that not using it for a month improved well-being for participants. Will deleting Facebook make you happy? I asked professionals for their insight on the benefits of quitting Facebook. [More]

Physiological responses to negative emotions, activities we regularly engage in, mobile phone use and other passive signals tell a lot about a person. With advances in technology including wearable devices and smartphones, medical professionals can collect passive signals that may indicate a particular state of mind. [More]

If a Facebook user generated content indicates that individual could be at high risk for with, Facebook notifies local police about the risk and the police may do a wellness check and assistance from Facebook in locating that person. At the end of 2018, Mark Zuckerberg stated that Facebook was able to help first responders reach 3,500 people around the world who needed help. [More]