A psychiatrist explains that it's okay to vent sometimes, but it's important to also consider other methods for coping with the stress of the outbreak.

Arash Javanbakht · The Conversation 29 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coping with COVID if you're blind, and other stories in our new podcast

The World Health Organization tells the podcast how long is a lockdown and YouTuber Molly Burke describes living with the threat of COVID-19 when you’re blind.

Robin Pomeroy 26 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus: 5 ways to stay (virtually) social and make the best of isolation

Staying virtually connected is one way to protect your mental health as you practice social distancing or self-isolation.

Darren Thackeray 25 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus: 5 ways to work from home with your kids (and stay sane)

From reconnecting with family values to lowering your high standards, here are a few ways to find balance and opportunity in the coronavirus lockdown.

Stewart Friedman and Alyssa Westring 18 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Managing mental health during coronavirus - experts around the world share insights

Connection to people and good mental health are intrinsically linked - and both are at risk during this pandemic.

Peter Varnum 16 Mar 2020

Mental Health

10 minutes a day in nature could reduce stress among students – expert explains

A new study finds that being outside for as little as 10 minutes can benefit your mental health. Research from Japan, Canada, the US and Sweden reports uplifts in mood after time spent in...

The Conversation 12 Mar 2020

Mental Health

Technology can hinder good mental health at work. Here's how it can help

Poor mental health at work is costly for employees and employers. Technology can exacerbate this, but it could be the solution too.

Richard Houston 11 Mar 2020

Mental Health

Why are women more depressed than men?

Unipolar depression is predicted to be the second leading cause of global disability burden by 2020. It is twice as common in women. Why?

Gayle Markovitz 06 Mar 2020

Future of Health and Healthcare

This computer program read 700,000 journal entries to understand what makes humans angry, happy or sad

Analysis of more than 700,000 anonymous online journal entries revealed secrets of what makes us happy and sad.

Darren Thackeray 02 Mar 2020

Mental Health

What Thailand can teach us about mental health

Why we need to invest in mental health and how to ensure that investment brings change and empathy for those living with mental health disorders.

Amornthep Sachamuneewongse 24 Feb 2020

United States

California will use state properties as homeless shelters

California's homeless population climbed to 151,000 last year, with Governor Gavin Newsom using his annual State of the State address to propose a number of solutions.

Bill Tarrant · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 19 Feb 2020

Workforce and Employment

How to reduce work stress and avoid burnout: a psychologist explains

From picking a priority, to getting more sleep, here's how to keep on top of your stress levels.

Sarah Tottle · The Conversation 13 Feb 2020

Mental Health

Here's what Americans think about modern life

From parents being too busy to enjoy life, to workers finding meaning in their jobs, these 9 statistics from the Pew Research Center take the temperature of the USA.

Patrick Van Kessel · Pew Research Center 13 Feb 2020

Mental Health

Why you should focus on becoming more emotionally intelligent in 2020

The advantages of increased emotional intelligence are endless. Dr Travis Bradberry, co-author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, reveals how it can help everything from time management to as...

Dr Travis Bradberry · LinkedIn 11 Feb 2020

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