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'Social jet lag': How sleep habits affect teen anxiety

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War anxiety? Here's how to help protect your mental health

Economic uncertainty over the Iran war generates growing social concern that affects the mental health of many people. Experts recommend taking care of social relations, maintaining daily routines and avoiding overexposure to these issues.

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Weight-loss drugs linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs with semaglutide were associated with a lower risk of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and self-harm, according to a new study.

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Revealed: How pollution is worsening Europe’s mental health crisis

Air pollution, environmental noise, and exposure to toxic chemicals are all linked to a higher risk of mental health issues, the European Environment Agency warns.

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Mental health is declining globally. Where in Europe suffers the most?

Young adults are facing worse mental health and daily life challenges, driven by weak family bonds, low spirituality, early smartphone use, and high ultra-processed food consumption.

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Playing Tetris can reduce PTSD memories, study finds

Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found.

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Social media may not be harming teenagers’ mental health, study finds

Heavier use of social media and video games does not in itself worsen teenagers’ mental health, despite widespread concerns, a new study has found.

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The hidden side of Black Friday: How bargains manipulate the mind

Black Friday activates psychological mechanisms that push us to buy: from the fear of being left out to the illusion of filling empty spaces. An expert explains why this happens and how to avoid falling into the trap.

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What happens to our brains when we dream or have nightmares?

The research team will observe mice treated with mefloquine, a malaria drug no longer prescribed due to serious side effects, for two weeks and observe their brains and behaviour.

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Can functional drinks really make you less anxious?

Functional beverages such as TRIP drinks quench our need for quick fixes in a wellness-obsessed landscape. But how much of what they promise is true?

Europe in Motion

How many students in the EU suffer from mental health problems?

Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

wellbeing

The Sunday Scaries: Why the end of the weekend feels so hard

Strategies such as protecting Sundays with intentional plans, setting work-life boundaries, and small routines like preparing clothes or lunches can help ease the dread.

wellbeing

How to handle ‘purpose anxiety' over the search for life's meaning

The term “purpose anxiety” has been used to describe the gnawing sense that our lives should have an overarching purpose, but not knowing how to discover it.

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What are the most common symptoms when people get off antidepressants?

Most people who stopped antidepressants had few enough symptoms that they were not considered to have clinical withdrawal, the study found.

wellbeing

Here’s how to manage climate change anxiety

Climate psychologists and educators offer tips on how to combat climate change anxiety and turn distress into action.

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People with autoimmune conditions at higher risk of poor mental health

The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues.

Europe in Motion

Annual leave misery: How many employees fail to switch off on holiday?

The email backlog nightmare casts a long shadow over the holidays of thousands of workers across Europe. But which are the most stressed about it?