In study after study, service towards others - both strangers and family - shows a measurable impact in boosting well-being and decreasing depression in a sustainable way.

More than one in 100 people are believed to be autistic. Here we look at what it is, how it is medically diagnosed and how it ...

Draw boundaries. Protect your peace. Worry less about pleasing others. The prevailing (and best-selling) wisdom of the day encourages an inward turn. By Emma Goldberg There’s a certain flavor of ...

Mental health can take the backseat during college, but it’s important to prioritize it. Learn habits to maintain your mental health.

Practicing gratitude can help boost mood, improve mental health, and build resilience. Here’s how to get started. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who’s actually read the 1913 children’s novel ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

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Immune cells released from bone marrow in the skull in response to chronic stress and adversity could play a key role in symptoms of depression and anxiety, say researchers. The discovery—found in a ...

Experts recommend checking skin, breasts, and testicles regularly for lumps or growths. Finding cancer early can improve treatment and outcomes. In addition to getting routine screenings recommended ...

Groundbreaking research by Swansea University, commissioned by the newly launched 1001 Critical Days Foundation, has revealed ...

Depression can affect anyone, at any age, and older adults are just as likely to experience it as younger people. According to the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), depression is the most common mental ...