Emotional & Mental Health Articles

No parent wants to raise their child to believe that the future is scary, but thanks to climate change, 75 percent believe this anyway, a landmark study reveals. They're not wrong.

Holding on to the past effects the way we handle situations in the future. The only way to truly embrace the future and make the most of it is to let go of the past. Acceptance is the primary step in letting go of the past.

A large percentage of European population has mental disorders - they constitute the single biggest health challenge for Europe in the 21st century. Only one third of patients receive therapy and that too is often inappropriate or delayed.

The genes that you had inherited used to be considered the single most important factor in the development of autism. But study done on twins found that environmental factors also have an important say in the development of autism.

Although mental disorders, including depression, are one of the biggest health problems facing our society, a study reveals that people are hesitant to share their depression symptoms with their doctor, out of fear that they would be put on antidepressant

Opioid overdoses continue to claim lives unnecessarily — and while addiction treatment certainly plays a role in preventing deaths, so do you. If you take the right practical steps, you can save the life of a loved one who has just overdosed.

Recent studies have shown that emailing is a source of stress for many professionals. Many people find themselves checking emails up to 40 times an hour. The pressure to reply to these emails can be overwhelming, leading to increased stress.

Fed up at work and trying to watch your waistline? Be cautious. A new study suggests that women who are experiencing work burn out are more likely to turn to food for comfort in times of stress. Find out what you can do about “emotional eating.”

Stress is on the rise — and job-related stress tops the list. Over time, stress can become chronic and lead to serious mental health consequences. Is your job harming your mental health, and what can you do to take back control?

Wearing face masks has been challenging for some, who are taking them off the moment they've been fully vaccinated. Others, on the other hand, actually like face masks, and are continuing to wear them for social reasons. What motivates them?