therapy

Health news

Could a smartphone app help you stave off depression?

The app used in a recent study focused on five key tenets of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold standard for mental health treatment.

24/04/2025

wellbeing

Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy

In Neuchâtel, Switzerland, doctors can now prescribe free museum visits to patients as part of an initiative aimed at improving mental and physical health.

24/03/2025

Tech News

The rise of AI therapy: Can chatbots ever truly replace humans?

As vulnerable people increasingly turn to chatbots for mental health support, how can we ensure their safety?

19/12/2024

Lifestyle

How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot

Commuters are invited to share their thoughts, fears and dreams on the open wall, creating a collective expression of the city’s heart and mind.

13/11/2024

Health news

Bright light therapy found to work treating other types of depression

Bright light therapy is a promising early treatment for patients with non-seasonal depression, a new analysis found.

02/10/2024

Health news

Throat cancer survivors form choir in Croatia to combat stigma

They may sound different compared to typical choirs, but audiences still love them.

29/09/2024

Culture news

'It's very moving': How music therapy can help with dementia

A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city.

08/05/2024

Health news

Interacting with a dog can provide stress relief, study finds

Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and concentration, a new study has found.

13/03/2024

Nature

Cat therapy: How this amputee feline helps her owner and others

There’s abundant research on other therapy animals like dogs but there’s often a ‘shock factor’ involved with therapy cats because many don’t know they exist.

24/12/2023

wellbeing

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.

04/12/2023

Art

Meet the animal rescue shelter hosting an auction of art made by dogs

Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC).

29/11/2023

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.

10/10/2023

Health news

What is 'scrambler therapy' and how could it help millions in pain?

"Scrambler therapy," a non-invasive treatment that uses electrodes, has been found to be effective among 80 to 90 per cent of chronic pain patients.

26/08/2023

wellbeing

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.

24/08/2023

Moments

What’s it like to visit a CBD spa? I went to the Algarve to find out

Cannabis-derived CBD is taking the spa world by storm. I tried Portugal’s first CBD spa to find out how it all works.

10/06/2023

Culture news

The vocal coach using drama techniques to improve people's lives

Sam Malone is a professional vocal coach but instead of just working with actors, he's expanded his practice to therapeutic and business clients.

23/04/2023