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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction therapy is a form of meditation originally designed for stress management but is now being used to treat a wide range of illnesses.

Mindfulness For Anxiety Disorders: Study Says It's Comparable To Antidepressant

The study found that Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction could be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in alleviating symptoms of several anxiety disorders.

The researchers noted that among screen activities, video chat, texting, watching videos, and video games were the types of use that had the greatest associations with depressive symptoms.

Screen Use In 9- And 10-Year-Olds Elevates Risk Of Depression, Anxiety, Study Says

The study found that each additional hour of screen time correlated with a 10% increase in depressive symptoms, a 7% increase in conduct symptoms, and a 6% increase in somatic symptoms.

Man Who Hacked Off Own Genitals While High on Mushrooms Undergoes Successful Penis 'Replantation' in Historic First

Doctors in Austria have documented the first known occurrence of psilocybin-induced penile amputation according to an unprecedented case report.

Although the findings suggest an elevated risk for depressive symptoms in women whose partners have ADHD, the study des not not establish a causal connection between the two.

Partner's Adult ADHD Raises Risk Of Depression In Women: Study

The study revealed that about 59% of women with partners who have ADHD showed depression, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

The findings reveal that individuals who experience greater life satisfaction are less likely to develop heart diseases and strokes, suggesting the potential of enhancing well-being as a useful strategy for preventing these conditions.

Being Happy With Life Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease: Study Says

The study found that a sense of overall life satisfaction is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.

The researchers also found that people who were not obese as children but became obese later in adulthood had less risk of developing schizophrenia or OCD

Childhood obesity linked to schizophrenia in adulthood: study

Having more than the normal range of body mass index (BMI) in childhood could elevate the risk of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, the study revealed.

The latest study revealed that 32% of individuals with an eating disorder have abnormal electrolyte levels.

Check electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders, study warns abnormalities increase death risk

The study suggests that monitoring electrolyte abnormalities in people with eating disorders is crucial, as these imbalances are linked to a significantly higher risk of death from any cause.

The study revealed that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy nearly quadruples the risk of postpartum depression

Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Quadruples Postpartum Depression Risk Up To 3 Years: Study

The latest study revealed that pollution during pregnancy nearly quadruples the risk of postpartum depression, with this heightened risk lasting for up to three years.

Being aware of the aneurysm diagnosis was linked to 10% more risk of a mental health condition such as anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and alcohol or drug misuse.

People Living With Brain Aneurysm At High Risk Of Anxiety, Depression: Study

Being aware of the aneurysm diagnosis was linked to a 10% higher risk of a mental health condition such as anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and alcohol or drug misuse.

The researchers analyzed the impact of digital switching on boredom and found that the habit actually aggravates it.

Skipping Through Online Videos Can Boost Boredom, Try Watching Them Fully: Study

The researchers analyzed the impact of digital switching on boredom and found that the habit of watching only short snippets of videos or frequently fast-forwarding through them can actually increase feelings of boredom.

The study found that a person's genetic predisposition to addiction, anxiety, and depression can have long-term consequences for their adolescent peers, affecting their risk of developing similar mental health issues later in life.

Friend's Genetic Traits Can Influence Your Mental Health Risk: Study

The traits of your friends, particularly their genetic predisposition to mental health issues, can influence your mental health risks, the study revealed.

The researchers call for stricter regulations around

Watching Even 8 Minutes Of TikTok Glamorizing Disordered Eating Harms Body Image, Study Finds

The researchers noted that even short exposure to "pro-anorexia" content that glorifies extreme weight loss and restricted diet is sufficient to harm body image and affect women's mental health.

Worrying about one’s happiness was linked to greater negativity about positive events.

Strive For Happiness, But Constant Concerns About It Affects Well-Being: Study

While it is important to strive for happiness, constant obsession, overthinking, and concerns about one's happiness can affect well-being, a study revealed.

The study suggests that both physical and mental health recovery should be taken care of after a stroke or heart disease diagnosis.

Hospitalization From Heart Diseases Raises Mental Health Risk: Study

The study highlights the heightened risk for mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, during the recovery years, especially within the first year after hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases.