Professor’s tips to handle holiday stress and conflict with kindness The holiday season comes with decorating, shopping, cooking and gatherings, making the last few weeks of the year jam packed with activities. Read More
3 reasons why kids stick Lego up their nose Children, especially toddlers and preschoolers, have an uncanny ability to surprise adults. And one of the more alarming discoveries parents can make is their child has stuck a small object, such as a Lego piece, up their nose. Read More
Men who conform to traditional gender roles are at a higher risk of suicide, finds study Men commit suicide much more often than women. Those who want to live up to the traditional male image of strength and independence are particularly at risk. Prevention measures should focus more on them in future, according to a new study published in Heliyon. Read More
Psychobiological study investigates health professionals’ responses to stress in critical care scenarios A study assessed the psychobiological functioning of 27 Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical doctors and paramedics over two weeks. Results suggested that the increases in psychological and biological stress responding during periods of emergency are adaptive and essential. Read More
Four struggles men face during the transition to fatherhood Becoming a father can be a daunting life transition which, for many men, can be a stressful and isolating experience. Yet, fathers often lack access to support and information to help them cope during this transition. This is significant, as lack of support may increase a father's risk of developing mental health problems such as postnatal depression, which affects 1 in 10 UK fathers. Read More
Emotional body odors may enhance the effect of mindfulness therapy Emotional body odors may have the potential to enhance the anxiety-reducing effects of mindfulness. This is shown by a pilot study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, co-authored by researchers from Karolinska Institutet. Read More
Black Friday: Why our brains love a bargain Do you prefer Black Friday or Cyber Monday? The January sales or Amazon's Prime Day? Or perhaps you like to hold out for a good old-fashioned everything-must-go shop clearance. Read More
The pink elephant test: What your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts "Tell a man he shouldn't think of a pink elephant and he can't get that beast out of his mind!" Read More
Mental health conditions associated with worse health care experiences People with mental health conditions have consistently worse experiences in primary health care and face more barriers to accessing care, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found. Read More
How small acts of kindness and connection really can change the world, according to psychology research Political chasms, wars, oppression … it's easy to feel hopeless and helpless watching these dark forces play out. Could any of us ever really make a meaningful difference in the face of so much devastation? Read More