Posts Tagged ‘Mental-Health’
Time to adopt Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) as a public health intervention to ease depression?
___ As nearly 10,000 freshmen and transfers arrived on campus at the University of California, Los Angeles, last fall, they were invited to try something never before offered during student orientation: depression screening. The hope, administrators explained, is that by identifying their risk for depression, students can get the support they need before they face…
Read MoreDo ADHD drugs really help college students without ADHD?
___ Over the past 15 years there has been growing awareness that many college students without an ADHD diagnosis use ADHD drugs. On some campuses, rates of self-reported non-medical use have exceeded 30% of students.
Read MoreABC mental health campaign aims at increasing participation in social, recreational activities
___ Here’s a mental health workout that’s as simple as ABC (The Conversation): “While we take physical workouts very seriously, there is much less said about the “workouts” that help us remain mentally agile and healthy. But just as with physical health, there are simple and practical ways that can help everyone to enjoy good mental…
Read MoreNew book on how “Forest Bathing” can promote physical and mental health
“Nature deficit disorder” is a modern affliction. With more people living in cities, working in high-rise office buildings, and becoming addicted to their innumerable electronic devices, many of us are indeed experiencing a nature deficit. This is true for children and adults alike. In his new book, Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find…
Read MoreUpdate: Meditation-based mental training can lead to clear –yet surprisingly varied– cognitive and emotional benefits
_____ Dear reader, Time for SharpBrains monthly e‑newsletter, discussing latest thinking, research and tools for lifelong brain health and mental health. Enjoy! New thinking: Study finds clear–yet surprisingly different–benefits in 3 types of meditation-based mental training Technology and the Cognition Crisis Think twice before taking Aderall for cognitive enhancement: It may actually impair working memory and…
Read MoreDigital Mental Health: the Hurt, the Hype, the Hope
Kickstarted with a keynote by scientist/ policy-maker/ entrepreneur Dr. Tom Insel, the Summit hosted a Brainnovations Pitch Contest (details HERE) to discuss the latest technologies for Brain Health & Enhancement. 12 selected startups pitched their innovative approach and solutions to our distinguished Judges –our very own “Sharp Tank”– and to all Summit participants. 8.30–9.15am. Digital Mental Health: the Hurt, the Hype, the Hope (recording…
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