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Feeling stressed? Try watching a short inspirational video. Research published by the American Psychological Association has found that watching short videos that were inspiring may be as effective as meditation for reducing stress. [More]

Strategies that are designed to reduce loneliness can make some difference, but their overall impact is modest. Research published by the American Psychological Association found whilst interventions can help, they don’t offer a complete solution to loneliness. [More]

Do you admire an antagonistic leader? Science may have an explanation for that. Researchers have discovered that those who view the world as a savage social jungle are more likely to admire leaders who are antagonistic. [More]

Anxiety and loneliness could be contributing to addictions to smartphones and social media among “night owls”. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found that those who prefer staying up late may use social media and smartphones as a coping strategy. [More]

Up to 60% of women experience fear of childbirth. Now researchers have uncovered why some women are more likely to remain confident and calm in the lead up to giving birth. [More]

Whether it’s for reducing stress or being more mindful, meditation is a popular mental health practice. But now researchers have found many people who meditate also experience adverse side effects. [More]

Horses could be the answer in addressing the growing mental health crisis among children. Researchers in Australia have found that equine therapy benefits not only children but also the practitioners providing the intervention. [More]

Widowhood can be one of the most upsetting experiences a person can go through. Now researchers have confirmed that no matter how resilient a person was before widowhood, depressive symptoms can still develop in the immediate aftermath of losing a spouse. [More]

A new study published in the Journal of Emotion looked at hope as a meaningful emotion. “We were interested in examining the relation between hope and meaning in life,” study author Megan E. Edwards told us. “We predicted that hope would be a particularly important emotion for fostering meaning in life.” Feeling like life is meaningful is an important aspect of well-being, Edwards explained. Yet when we experience hardships or suffering, we tend to feel like life is less meaningful. [More]

Having a regular savings habit as well as paying off credit card debt on time are two financial habits that can lead to improved mental health. Research from the University of South Australia found that stable financial habits can lead to improved mental health which can then leave to higher levels of productivity. [More]