What career options exist in psychology beyond traditional mental health roles?
When someone talks about building a career in psychology, it is striking how often the conversation centres around becoming a mental health professional. In fact, eight out of ten students…
Spanish specialists analyze the impact of loneliness on the brain, physical and mental health
In 2018, the then British Prime Minister, Theresa May, established a State Secretary for Loneliness. In 2021, Japan created the Ministry of Loneliness and Social Isolation. Both initiatives reflect the…
Healthy Aging: The Crucial Role of Mental Health
Source: Daniel/Adobe Stock Aging is a natural process, but how we age—physically, mentally, and emotionally—can be shaped by the choices we make. Much of the conversation surrounding healthy aging focuses…
Teen Mental Health: What’s a Parent to Do?
Claustrophobia (2022) by Ruchi Arekar Source: Ruchi Arekar/Creative Commons/CC BY-SA 4.0 According to Mental Health America’s August 2024 report on the State of Mental Health in America: “The nation’s youth…
How hurricanes affect children’s mental health and how to help them cope
For months, we’ve heard forecasters say they expect this year’s Atlantic hurricane season to be highly active — ranking among the busiest on record. NOAA predicts there could be 17…
Can a Break From Social Media Improve Mental Health?
Source: Yurii Maslak/Shutterstock My friend Alli, a woman in her 20s, described an interesting emotional arc to her Instagram use. As she scrolled, she found some of the posts inspiring,…