Visiting Urban Park Can Foster Happiness, Workout or Not
New research suggests spending 20 minutes in an urban park can improve happiness, regardless of whether a person is engaging in exercise or not during the visit. Investigators from the…
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Psychological Distress, Signs of Depression and Suicide Jump Among Young Adults
A new study finds that depressive symptoms, serious psychological distress, suicidal thoughts and behaviors have jumped significantly among young Americans just over the past decade. Interestingly, older adults did not…
Gratitude in Workplace Can Hike Mental, Physical Health
Expressing gratitude at work is associated with better mental and physical health for everyone involved, according to a new study led by Portland State University in Oregon. The research focused…
Teen Self-Confidence Influenced by Families + Schools
Emerging research suggests both families and schools play a vital role in improving an adolescents’ confidence even in the midst of turbulent parental relationships. In a new study, Pennsylvania State…
Study: Strong People Skills, Not Just Smarts, Needed to Prevent Ecological Disasters
High IQs won’t be enough to stop an ecological disaster — it’s going to take social intelligence too, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications. Individuals with…
Green Spaces Linked to More Happiness for City Residents
A new study shows that inexpensive urban design interventions can increase well-being and social connections among city residents. Researchers from the Urban Realities Lab at the University of Waterloo in…
How Abusive Bosses Reduce Workplace Productivity
Employees who work for abusive bosses are more likely to report unfairness and work stress, and consequently become less committed to their work or even retaliate, according to a new…
Many Students With ADHD Don’t Get Help at School
A significant portion of students with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive no school services despite experiencing significant academic and social impairment, according to a new study published in the Journal…
Study: Give Older Adults Good Health News First, Then the Bad
Older adults are more likely to engage with negative health information when they are given the good news first, according to a new study published in the journal Psychology and…
Court Rules Giant Insurer Illegally Denied Care to Mental Health, Substance Abuse Patients
In a landmark win for mental health and substance abuse patients, a federal court ruled Tuesday that United Behavioral Health (UBH), a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, used flawed and overly…