The difference between those with great mental fortitude and those who “bend” in difficult times. Mental toughness can add years to our lives, according to a major new study. As he showed, people with a lot of mental reserve have a lower chance of early death than those who “bend” in the face of adversity. … Read more
What are the most pressing problems they face in their daily lives? The stress many parents feel every day is exhausting and now a public health problem that requires urgent treatment, the United States’ Chief Medical Officer has announced. Major new research reveals just that About half of US parents experience extreme stress on a … Read more
Here’s what a new Harvard University study shows, based on brain scans of a group of volunteers. Depression, which first appears after the age of 65, may be caused by the accumulation of the same pathological proteins that cause Alzheimer’s disease, US scientists say. This finding suggests that mental illness may be an early manifestation … Read more
What is Olympic depression and what other mental health problems do many athletes have? Almost 11,000 athletes participated in the Olympic Games in Paris and lived and breathed them until they finished their games. After they are over, many will experience mental health problems for many and varied reasons. « Just participating in the Games … Read more