Posts Tagged ‘mental well being’
Calm raises $75 million, expands into corporate mental health and wellness
Calm Meditation App Hits $2 Billion Value With Lightspeed, Goldman Backing (Bloomberg News): Calm, maker of a meditation, sleep and relaxation app, doubled its valuation to $2 billion after raising capital from existing backers including Lightspeed Venture Partners, TPG and Insight Partners.
Read MoreTo call, or to text, that is the (mental well-being) question
Like most people, I’ve been doing a lot of texting with friends and family lately. COVID-19 (and the physical separation it necessitates) has made socializing in person very limited, which means I’ve had to work harder than ever to keep my relationships strong and healthy. But a new study suggests that if that’s my aim,…
Read MoreHow feeling awe in nature can spur mental well-being and personal growth
You might enjoy skiing or hiking. But do you feel at home in the mountains? Do you feel connected to the wilderness? According to a new study, that sense of being “home” in nature could be linked to your life satisfaction and personal growth, at least for young people. Another new study of older people…
Read MoreVolunteering can not only strengthen your community but boost your mental well-being by the equivalent of $1,100
The coronavirus pandemic has led to the practice of social distancing, creating feelings of stress and isolation in many of us. Some groups have been hit particularly hard, including the elderly, parents juggling work and child care, and people who have lost their jobs. Against this backdrop, many people have turned to volunteering to help…
Read MoreMove, Nourish, Connect, Be: Four daily habits to protect our mental well-being while sheltering in place
__ It’s a crazy time. Here in the California, we are sheltering-in-place, leaving the house only for essentials like groceries and medical care. And while we’re all (appropriately) focused on caring for the physical health of ourselves, our families, our communities, and society at large, our mental, emotional, and social health needs are quickly emerging…
Read MoreLatest brain research, tools and teasers to think outside the mental health status quo box
__ Time for a new edition of SharpBrains’ e‑newsletter, featuring a range of research findings, resources, brain teasers and riddles to help translate emerging neuroscience into real-world applications and improve our collective brain & mental health. New thinking: Neuroscience tips about gratitude, aging, pain and the brain: An interview with Dr. Daniel Levitin What’s normal?…
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