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When Drugs Don’t Work: Restoring Happiness in People With Depression
Practicing positive activities may serve as an effective, low-cost treatment for people suffering from depression, according to researchers at the University of California, Riverside...
Enchanted Makeovers Transform Women’s Shelters Inside and Out
Enchanted Makeovers is celebrating its fifth year working in women's shelters to transform interior spaces -- drab bunks and windows -- with cheery designs,...
For More Happiness: Explore the Four Purposes of Life
Viktor Frankl asserted in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, that the fundamental need for purpose and direction in our lives may be as...
Moderate Drinking Helps Middle-Aged People Live Longer, Study Shows
A new study shows that moderate drinking -- one to two drinks per day -- helps older and middle-aged adults to live longer than...
8 Ways to Buy More Happiness
What is the reason that money doesn't always correlate with happiness? New research shows that most people make lousy spending choices. A trio of...
Good News Makes Better People, Says New Study
A new study released Tuesday by the University of British Columbia found that people were inspired to do good when they see media stories...
160 Studies Show Happiness Improves Health and Lengthens Life
A review of more than 160 studies has found 'clear and compelling evidence' that - all else being equal - happy people tend to...
Novel Unified Theory of Depression Points to Potential New Treatments
Progress in research on depression has been hampered by disarray among theories about the nature of the condition. In a recently published article, two...
Dalai Lama, Passionate About Science, Advocates at Stanford for Secular Compassion
The Dalai Lama returned this week on his third visit to Stanford University, drawn to the scientific research conducted at its Center for Compassion...
More Good News About Body Image: A Mental Health Minute
In a follow-up article for the Good News Network, Cristina Frick, having just completed her Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology, compiles a...
Adult Fears Are Encouraging Obesity in Kids
Are kids today becoming sedentary and obese because of a heightened desire for video games, or because their inborn desire to run free in...
The Law of Distraction: How to Focus Like a 5-year old
How good are you at keeping your focus on your goal? Not so much? The Law of Distraction is probably the culprit. ...
Don’t Knock Naps, They Make You Smarter
Naps make you smarter and boost your ability to learn, say researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. In fact, they're the brain's...
The Good News About Body Image
A Mental Health Minute by Cristina Frick
One day I was in the library, working on my thesis and feeling tired. I made a stop...
Suicide Prevention Week: What You Should Know
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24 in the United States, with more than 33,000 people of all ages...
Integrating Spirituality Into Therapy: A Mental Health Minute
Although the term "spirituality" can refer to religious activity (attending formal worship services or believing in God), it can also describe a commitment to...
The Health Benefits of Friendship
Friendship comes in many forms, and it is not necessary for everyone to have a large social circle to reap the benefits....
Online Therapy: A New Way to Get Help
Online therapy is one of the newest trends in mental healthcare. Although many clients still choose in-person therapy, online counseling has become an...
Natural and Alternative Remedies for Depression and Anxiety
Therapy and psychiatric medications are the most common treatments for depression and anxiety. Many people, however, prefer alternative, more natural remedies. These can...
Mental Illness and Creativity: A Potential Link?
Many creative people suffer from mental illness. Some, however, are unable to produce due to the severity of their disorder. Are the two traits...