Understanding how young children recognize emotions in music Music is a powerful tool for conveying mood, whether heard via a live performance or movie soundtrack, making it an effective medium for understanding how people identify and respond to emotions. Studies have found that children ages 5 to 11 show increasing accuracy in recognizing specific emotions in music. Read More
How past trauma drives the brain’s response to new stress A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences offers insight into how past stress impacts a person's response to new stress. Read More
Why forgiving yourself is harder than it sounds A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health. Read More
Scared of giving birth? You’re not alone, but stay positive to ease the fear Up to 60% of women experience some fear about giving birth, especially for the first time, but a new study shows why some women are more likely to stay calm and confident in the lead-up to childbirth. Read More
Mindfulness techniques help birthing parents manage stress of parenthood Becoming a parent is stressful, and it can be especially so for those who already have higher levels of anxiety and worry, but researchers at Penn State have found that the type of birthing class parents take may help them better manage stress. Read More
Older adults are more psychologically resistant to cyberbullying, student-led research finds Undergraduate-led research from the University of Warwick has found that older adults are less emotionally affected by negative social media comments. Read More
Neighbors matter: Community cohesion boosts disaster resilience, study finds A study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health sheds new light on the relationship between community cohesion prior to a natural disaster and resilience after one, with possible policy applications for public health and emergency preparedness practitioners. Read More
Lasting consequences of socioeconomic disadvantage on child mental health Socioeconomic inequalities in children's mental health are already evident by age 5 and persist throughout childhood and adolescence, according to analysis led by researchers from the University of Liverpool. Read More
Do claimed past-life memories affect mental health? Researchers analyzed the profile of adults who claim to have past-life memories, the features of these memories, and their associations with mental health, happiness, and religiosity/spirituality. The results indicated a high prevalence of mental disorder symptoms, with religiosity and spirituality being protective factors. Read More
Why the search for meaning can cause ‘purpose anxiety,’ and what to do about it "Find your purpose." It has become such common advice that few question it. But rather than inspirational, it can feel like a burden. How do I go about finding this and what if I never do? Read More