Mental Health

A new study shows that the rising popularity of ‘selfies’ is leading more and more people to undergo pricey plastic surgery. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says one in three of its surgeons have reported a rise in patients who say they’re interested in getting the perfect selfie face. The academy […]

Unbeknownst to many, seemingly innocent habits, even tiny ones, can affect your mental health. Everything from your level of physical fitness to your use of social media can dilute mood, positivity, and sabotage your mental wellbeing. Here are nine small bad habits that have a big impact on mental health… 1. Living the Sedentary Life […]

Suicide is far too prevalent among the youth of Aboriginal communities based in the Arctic. Now, Canada is taking charge of a new, international study that will seek solutions for this growing problem. Last year 45 people killed themselves in Nunavut, a Canadian territory with a population of just 31,900. That represented a major increase […]

A new study has revealed new information about the impact Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) has on the brain. Scientists now believe they may have a deeper understanding of the problem, giving them an opportunity to provide better treatments in the future. The research, which was carried out by scientists at the University of Copenhagen in […]

Roughly one in ten American adults is currently dealing with depression. Many of these people will turn to medications in search of help, but some anti-depressant drugs–such as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors–can take a month or longer before they have a visible impact on patients. Unfortunately, in some cases anti-depressants never have a […]

Many of our common, every day habits (i.e., activity levels, sleep loss, alcohol or drug use, and even harboring grudges) can all harm our mental well being. We look into the 8 most common ways that many of us self-sabotage our mental health—without even realizing it.