Mental Health

Health New study links classic video game play to increased happiness

New research shows Super Mario and Yoshi games can boost happiness and reduce burnout risk among stressed young adults.

Health How a warm hug changes the way you feel about yourself Rebecca Shavit

Health New research explains the root cause of persistent self doubt Mac Oliveau

Health Voting behavior strongly linked to future risk of death, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Dating apps are reshaping teen friendships, identity, and social growth Mac Oliveau

Health Hair can help predict children’s stress, anxiety and depression Rebecca Shavit

Health The Living Brain Project: Upending decades of neuroscience

Health Staying active as a teenager protects against depression, study finds

Health Are meditation apps really that effective?

Health New study reveals the three different ways men approach relationships

Health Exercise can help your mental health — but not how you might think

Health Heart rate during sleep linked to early stroke, depression, and dementia risks

Health Music therapy in health care: How nurses use songs to heal

Health Art as medicine: Viewing paintings helps mental health, study finds

Health Scientists identify two enzymes driving memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease

Health New LSD-like drug could revolutionize mental health treatment

Health Too much salt can harm your mind, not just your heart