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Roaming Finland's 'health forests' is boosting patient well-being

Finland has since 2015 established forests next to national healthcare centres as part of the so-called "health forest" project to bolster well-being.

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Feeling stressed? You can cuddle cows to relieve anxiety at this farm

Visitors are flocking to Dumble Farm in Yorkshire, UK, to harness the potential mental health benefits of being up close with their furry residents.

Experiences

Countdown to Christmas: Where to see Europe’s living advent calendars

Sweden’s ‘living advent calendar’ tradition has spread to towns and villages across Europe.

Health news

High doses of ADHD medication could increase risk of heart disease

Long-term treatment of ADHD may be linked to cardiovascular disease, but many people stop taking these medications in the first year.

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No 'smoking gun' evidence that Internet harms well-being, study says

A major study involving two million people has found no clear evidence that the widespread adoption of the Internet has harmed people’s well-being.

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People who complied with COVID restrictions have worse mental health

Certain personality types were more likely to comply with restrictions during the COVID pandemic than others, a new study in Wales has found.

Health news

Autistic people have a lower life expectancy, new study reveals

Experts say the new estimates are “not surprising” but lifespans of people with autism are not as low as previously thought.

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Movember turns 20: An explainer on the moustache charity fundraiser

Here's our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November

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Ever heard of toxic resilience? Here’s what you need to know

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Employees may sometimes relegate their needs to second place for the sake of the company but that can have adverse consequences.

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ADHD could be linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds

New research suggests that people with ADHD may be at increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: 7 of our favourite songs from 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'

12 October 2015: The genre-bending TV show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" first airs on US network The CW.

wellbeing

Girls have worse mental health than boys in Europe, WHO says

Girls in 44 countries in Europe and Central Asia scored lower on mental well-being, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on World Mental Health Day.

Design

Meet the man who used art therapy in an Italian town to help his son

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, we bring you the story of Giovanni Casale, who came up with the idea of transforming his ancestral town into an art therapy project for his son.

wellbeing

New study attempts to identify at what age people are happiest

The research, which is published in the academic journal Psychological Bulletin, is based on 443 samples from studies with a total of 460,902 participants.

Nutrition

Artificial sweeteners linked to a higher risk of depression - study

Eating ultra-processed foods, especially those with artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of depression, a new study has revealed.

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Meet the music therapist inspiring young people with special needs in Argentina

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In partnership with Media City, Qatar. "Seeing all their limitations, everything they can't do and here we come to show them they can do everything."

Health news

Hobbies linked to fewer symptoms of depression in people over 65

Having a hobby was linked to greater life satisfaction across 16 countries on three continents, according to a new study.

Health news

Europe's mental health in data: Which country is the most depressed?

The world is grappling with a mental health crisis. In Europe, antidepressant consumption has more than doubled in the last 20 years.

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Those recovering from depression focus more on negative, study shows

More than half of people experiencing their first episode of major depression will experience a relapse.

Health news

Stockholm Syndrome 50 years on: Is the condition a myth?

Swedish psychiatrists are now calling the infamous Stockholm Syndrome a "constructed concept" used to explain away the failures of the State.