When used as an adjunctive treatment, probiotic supplements reduce symptoms in patients with major depression, the results of a randomized placebo-controlled trial suggest. At the end of the 8-week pilot study, participants who had an incomplete response to antidepressants before taking the probiotics scored better on measures of anxiety and depression than placebo. “This was … Read more
AMES, Iowa —Social media, like so many other things in life, is best enjoyed in moderation. That’s the main finding of a team from Iowa State University, which focused on young adults and their mental health. When a group of college students limited their social media use to just 30 minutes a day, the participants … Read more
Introduction to anxiety and grounding techniques As we navigate through life’s complexity, feelings of anxiety and unease can often surface. While completely natural, these feelings can overwhelm us and significantly impact our daily lives. Fortunately, we have practical psychological tools, including grounding techniques. Grounding exercises promote a sense of mental calm by anchoring us in … Read more
Mental health From Emilia Lefroy June 14, 2023 | 3:18 pm Do you know when your lines have been crossed? According to psychologists, boundary anxiety refers to a condition that inhibits some often called “people-pleasing” people from setting boundaries in their daily lives due to a fear of upsetting people. An important way to manage … Read more
Have you ever lost your voice due to stress? Have you ever suffered from a sore throat at times when you had a greater workload and felt particularly worried? We explain why this happens. Last update: June 14, 2023 Anxiety can affect the throat. Indeed, it is a condition that many of us have experienced … Read more