Protecting Mental Health

Stress has a funny way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it, but how you respond is only half the battle. The secret to winning the war against stress lies in what you do when you aren't working (and presumably aren't stressed).

We know that stress is bad for us, and that it causes everything from health problems to lost productivity. However, while there are proven ways to reduce stress, sometimes it’s unavoidable in this…

Why do we get tired after meals, and how much fatigue is normal? Click here to learn what can cause that midday and post-dinner sleepy feeling.

Work has always been dysfunctional, but our tolerance for it and willingness to speak out has changed.

Susan Pinker, Developmental Psychologist, Columnist, Author of The Village EffectSusan Pinker spoke at The Walrus Talks Reimagining Volunteerism on April 15,...

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April is National Move More Month, so I have created a program to help you do just that. Three different exercises done through three ever increasing ranges ...

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All tips on the Mood-Boosting Menu are evidence-based. Check out the references and additional resources to learn even more!

Yesterday, a double whammy of a warning. The Surgeon General warned of a “profound risk of harm” from social media, especially to kids. Meanwhile, the White House said — and it’s startling for a…

It seems like there are three different kinds of people out there in the world these days. A world that’s melting down at astonishing speeds. Democracy’s on the brink. Ocean temperatures off the…

Depression is a widely discussed topic, with many people learning how it affects lifestyle, behavior as well as their physical health. What people do not know is that depression can have a major impact on your body, and a new study shows that it can affect the onset of chronic illnesses in your body.

While more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between emotional suppression and autoimmune diseases, existing evidence highlights the importance of addressing emotional well-being as part of a holistic approach to health.

Individuals in industrialised societies seem to sleep for longer than people in non-industrialised ones, but their circadian rhythms are more out of sync

What are the risks of seemingly innocuous behaviours such as sharing posts, giving likes, making oneself look good in pictures, and, in general, interacting virtually rather than physically?

Watch the Full Episode: https://www.patreon.com/EmpireWatchCatherine Liu, professor of film and media studies at the UC Irvine, and author of "Virtue Hoarder...

The latest NHS England data shows 1.34 million adults were in contact with mental health services at the end of July. Whether it’s dealing with loneliness in midlife, or grappling with anger, mental health problems affect many of us and in different ways. Leading up to World Mental Health Day on October 10, Telegraph readers shared how they manage ...

People in industrialised societies seem to sleep for longer than those in non-industrialised ones, but their circadian rhythms are more out of sync

Choosing a simpler life and allowing myself to be ordinary has made me much happier because now I have peace of mind.

The “neural correlates of consciousness” (NCC) is a familiar topic in neuroscience, overlapping with research on the brain’s “default mode network.” Task-bas...

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Whether it's causal or not, the connection between inflammation and depression opens up new avenues for treatment, and new hope for sufferers.

Mental health is important to the heart and overall health, the American Heart Association says in a new statement encouraging providers to consider the psychological health of their patients.