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• Workers are getting anxiety from companies monitoring their work October 2, 2024
  Employees are becoming increasingly anxious as they note their companies are monitoring their work from behind the scenes.
• Could traveling keep you young? September 27, 2024
  Making new social connections, getting better sleep, and having new experiences—could help lower your risk of premature aging.
• LGBTQ+ adults may have greater risk of poor brain health, likely due to ‘minority stress’ September 25, 2024
  The findings could help inform future studies that investigate increased risk of negative outcomes in LGBTQ+ subgroups to understand the specific challenges for each.
• Self-compassion can reduce mental ill health by 80 percent September 24, 2024
  Refugees who practiced self-compassion were found to experience significantly less depression and anxiety than those who did not.
• Depression doesn’t have to ruin your sleep September 19, 2024
  Depressive symptoms can manifest in different ways. Often, they can interrupt your sleep quality.
• Kentucky governor signs executive order banning conversion therapy September 18, 2024
  The scientifically discredited treatment, which aims to change an LGBTQ person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is now banned for minors in 24 states.
• Americans are more anxious about the election than they were 4 months ago September 18, 2024
  There are likely a few triggers responsible for the increase in election anxiety, according to mental health experts.
• Pregnancy changes the brain more than previously known September 16, 2024
  Certain brain regions may shrink in size during pregnancy yet improve in connectivity.
• Making arts and crafts improves your mental health as much as having a job September 15, 2024
  Engaging in creative activities can significantly boost well-being by providing meaningful spaces for expression and achievement.
• When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids September 12, 2024
  Parents who stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior — they could be hindering their children’s language development.
• The core ‘friend group’ is a myth—and it’s making us feel bad about ourselves September 11, 2024
  A tight crew that does everything together isn’t that common, and it’s unrealistic for many of us.
• White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care September 10, 2024
  A new rule says mental health and substance use disorder care on private insurance plans should be covered at the same level as physical health benefits.
• Survivors and mental health experts share what they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children September 8, 2024
  By responding to their mental health needs quickly and early, parents and educators can help survivors of school shootings find stability in their futures.