A Social Work Perspective on Food Scarcity and Mental Health
My field, social work, is predicated upon connecting individuals and families with resources in accordance with their unique challenges. As a continued government shutdown goes on with seemingly no resolution…
Study links faith to Black Americans’ mental health outcomes
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Church pews, gospel songs and prayer have offered comfort in Black communities for generations. But, even the strongest devotion to faith can also carry uncertainty, guilt…
Fitness Apps Undermine Motivation For Some Users, Experts Say | Health
Key Takeaways Fitness apps might be undermining people’s attempts to become healthier Users expressed shame, disappointment, frustration and futility about the apps User-driven goals set by the apps might be…
Your Fitness App Might Be Making You Miserable
That notification reminding you to log your lunch? The streak you just lost because you forgot to track yesterday’s workout? The calorie target that seems mathematically impossible to hit? According…
Emotional Toll of Fitness and Calorie Counting Apps Uncovered
A recent investigation spearheaded by researchers at University College London (UCL) along with colleagues from Loughborough University has illuminated a concerning paradox within the realm of digital fitness and calorie…
Mental health of older adults
Key facts By 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. Loneliness and social isolation are key risk factors for mental health conditions…