Posts Tagged ‘mental wellbeing’
Reading for pleasure during childhood may lead to higher brain/ cognitive development and mental well-being during adolescence
Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental wellbeing. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, cognition and educational attainment in adolescence and adulthood. It can also provide resilience in times of stress. But, sadly, brain development can be hampered…
Read MoreStudy on the “ABCs of Mental Health” finds that simply believing you can improve mental wellbeing helps actually improve it
The number of people struggling with poor mental health and mental disorders has been rising around the world over the past few decades. Those who are struggling are increasingly facing difficulties accessing the kind of support they need – leaving many waiting months for help, if they even qualify for treatment. While it’s clear that…
Read MoreStudy finds ultimate hack to protect teen brains from harmful screen time: Exercise (and good role-modeling)
Recently, the Wall Street Journal ran an article about how Instagram was affecting teen mental health. In particular, some internal studies at Facebook (which owns Instagram) appeared to confirm that when teen girls used the site, they suffered poorer body image and were at increased risk for depression and eating disorders. But is social media…
Read MoreStudy: Higher mental wellbeing (in 2016) seen to lower healthcare costs (in 2017)
There are many reasons why mental wellbeing is important. Not only is it protective against physical illnesses and linked to greater productivity, but the mental wellbeing of a population is essential for a country’s sustainability, long-term growth and development. But despite the clear benefits, governments tend to focus public spending on treating and preventing disease,…
Read MoreTuesday April 28th, online: Explore strategies and tools to boost mental wellbeing during (and after) Covid-19
Heads-up about a very timely virtual event next week. When: Tuesday, April 28th, 9am — 6pm US Pacific Time (San Francisco time zone) Where: Online What: Find Wellbeing During Covid19 — Discover 200+ Free and Discounted Tools to help you find some relief and emerge even stronger How: Learn More and Register HERE Confirmed Speakers include:
Read MoreSmart brains in action: 17 Sustainable Develoment Goals (SDGs) To Build A Better World
You may have already seen in the news that the U.N. Dreams Big: 17 Huge New Goals To Build A Better World (NPR): “At the United Nations General Assembly this weekend in New York, U.N. member states are set to adopt the new Sustainable Development Goals. The goals are meant to guide development priorities around the…
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