Science is now showing the clear benefit of music on mental health. As little as 15 minutes per day of “arts engagement” improved people’s overall well-being, and several studies show it can be linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression. You know the feeling....
A large, randomized-control study out of New Zealand demonstrated that supplementation with a specific probiotic strain in the post-partum period was associated with significantly lower depression and anxiety scores in mothers. While more research is needed to...
Loneliness is on the rise in our communities, and it’s well-established that higher levels of loneliness can lead to worse physical and mental health. In her new book, economist Noreena Hertz describes how we can combat the loneliness that could quite literally be...
Dr. Regina Pally is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who has been in private practice for over 35 years, with a special interest in parents and couples. For 25 years she studied and wrote about neuroscience for mental health professionals. Most recently she has...
The effects of cancer are far more than physical. For a large number of cancer survivors, mental health struggles like severe anxiety and depression can make acclimating to “normal” life again difficult. Being cognizant of these mental health concerns and encouraging...
Dr. Derek Novacek is an Assistant Project Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and a Fellow at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. His research focuses on the sociocultural...