Psychological Health Services
Holton, KS:
Researchers Have Pinpointed How Mindfulness Literally Changes Your Brain
A new study has pinpointed how mindfulness training triggers changes in neural networks. These changes in brain connectivity allowed veterans who were “stuck” in a psychological rut of repetitive loop-like thinking and rumination learn how-to “turn off” their negative thoughts. Mindfulness training typically involves learning how-to voluntary shift your attention from potentially negative “mind wandering” …
How Mindfulness Is Revolutionizing Mental Health Care
More than 350 million people globally suffer from depression, and
How Mindfulness Impacts Well-being
We've all heard about the benefits of mindfulness. But what are the psychological and cognitive mechanisms that lead to well-being? #mindfulnessresearch #psychology #wellbeing
How to Make Your Mind Happy: 5 Secrets to Mindfulness
What is mental health recovery?
This short animation explains what SRN mean by recovery and the work we are doing to achieve our vision of 'A Scotland where mental health recovery is a reality…
Why Google, Target, and General Mills Are Investing in Mindfulness
Why Teaching Mindfulness Benefits Students’ Learning
Mindfulness has the potential to be a very useful component because of its effectiveness in reducing emotional distress and promoting emotional balance, improving attention, and contributing to motivated learning. This book excerpt digs in.
Why Mindfulness Helps Us Know Our True Selves
It's easy to have blind spots when examining our own selves and personalities. After all, it's incredibly difficult to judge ourselves in an objective ma...
Think You're Enlightened? Try Eating With Your In-Laws
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that drawing attention to your feelings---mindfulness---can make them easier to manage.
11 things unsuccessful people do over the weekend
When it comes to weekends, the main thing that separates successful people from unsuccessful people is mindfulness.
Is Mindful Meditation a Quick Fix for Feeling Lonely?
Mindfulness: the new word everyone keeps throwing around without a whole lot of context. Until now! Boy, have I got context for you. I’m sure you have a lot of questions about this new fad...
Can Gardening Help Troubled Minds Heal?
Psychiatrists have long claimed that gardens hold healing powers for mental illness. Now, scientists are exploring a new field called horticultural therapy for everyone from troubled youth to veterans. But just how gardens affect the brain remains mainly a mystery.
Improve Your Mood by Finding Little Slices of Joy in Everyday Things
It’s easy to derive joy from big, exciting events and milestones, but mindfulness guru and former Google engineer Chade-Meng Tan recommends finding “thin slices of joy” in one’s day-to-day life for a happier, more joyous outlook.
Which of These Women Has a Mental Illness?
All of them—including me, Women's Health's editor-in-chief.
Minimize Stress With These 4 Mental Techniques
The next time the unexpected shows up at your door, be prepared with these strategies.
Mental illness in children: Know the signs
Mental illness in children — Find out how to tell if your child needs help.
7 Things Mentally Strong People Never Do
Quit these bad habits and you'll become massively more resilient instantly.
Could bad buildings damage your mental health?
Research has shown city dwellers are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression – but could individual buildings have a negative impact on wellbeing?
When You’re Worried About a Colleague’s Mental Health
Be caring without trying to play the role of psychologist.
