The grief that followed the death of his close friend Kurt Damas last year changed his view of mental health. The loss he experienced was a catalyst for Damas, who had also lost his uncle, to write and direct a film that he hoped would help start a conversation about it. Psychological healthEspecially among men. … Read more
Technology and the Internet are changing our behavior in romantic relationships. sometimes l … [+] worst. GT Technology has brought us closer in many ways, broadening our concepts of how we organize our lives and interact with the people we care about. Dating apps have made it easier to meet new people. Social media helps … Read more
Have you ever looked at some people and thought they were fair lucky And that everything always seems to be going their way? Well, according to a new mental health ‘hack’ going viral on social media, you don’t need to be jealous of them anymore as you too can harness the power of being ‘lucky’. … Read more
it’s clear Chronic anxiety It can affect our behavior, leading to problems like depression, decreased interest in things that once brought us joy, and even post-traumatic stress disorder. Now scientists have evidence that a group of neurons in an arc-shaped part of the brain becomes overactive after chronic exposure to stress. When these POMC neurons … Read more
Federal health minister Mark Butler is facing a rebellion from mental health experts, who want his government to reinstate cheaper ‘life-saving’ psychology sessions. the main points: Health professionals warn psychology clients not to skip sessions or consider stopping care after government cuts Last month, the federal government halved the number of cheaper psychology sessions available … Read more
Thema Bryant’s list of career accomplishments is undeniably impressive. As of 2023, she is the President of the American Psychological Association. Bryant is also a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University where she directs the Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory. Prior to that, she was a coordinator for the SHARE program at Princeton University which … Read more
As we enter 2023, mental health in the workplace continues to be a major focus. Over the past few years, more employers have recognized they need to protect employees’ mental health and well-being and are making these efforts part of their company’s attraction and retention programs. I met a registered psychologist Dr. Daniel SellingCEO of … Read more
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The Navy’s initiative to permanently launch Chaplains aboard guided-missile destroyers has proven successful in addressing mental health issues — and likely means the Navy needs to recruit more Chaplains in the future, according to the commander of Naval Surface Forces, Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener. “I think the chaplain’s initiative was one of the best things … Read more
Article Mobile phone use in neon lights. via Getty Images When Jamieson Brill answers a crisis call from a Spanish speaker on the newly launched 988 national machine Psychological health helpline, rarely mentioning the word suicide or “suicide” Brill, whose family hails from Puerto Rico, knows that in some Spanish-speaking cultures just discussing the term … Read more
