Healthy workplaces must include mental health programming, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2023
Everyone wants to see COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, but the pandemic has left lasting effects in the form of a surge in reported levels of psychological distress. That surge has left employers looking...
Vision impairment in middle-aged women tied to later depression
Nov 03, 2021
The authors call for early identification and timely correction of vision problems among women at midlife to help maintain good mental health.
Assisted living staff accommodate resident request for less frequent room checks, then he dies by suicide
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2019
Staff members at an Arkansas assisted living community who honored a resident’s request that they cut back on the number of checks they conducted on his room have agreed to adhere to state regulations...
Unmet ADL needs, anxiety a ‘vicious cycle’ in older adults: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2019
Having needs for assistance with activities of daily living that are unmet can increase the risk of the onset of anxiety symptoms in older adults, and elevated anxiety symptoms can increase the risk that...
Social media-based interventions may aid mental well-being in adults
Aug 16, 2023
The findings were seen especially for depression and when using therapy-based interventions.
High levels of air pollution tied to increased use of mental health services
Aug 09, 2023
The findings were seen for older adults living with dementia.
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
Nov 28, 2023
Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
Social media use has physical, mental health benefits for seniors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2016
Use of email, instant messaging and social media can result in less loneliness and fewer chronic illnesses and symptoms of depression for older adults, according to new research.
Ultraprocessed food intake tied to chronic insomnia
Jun 04, 2024
The findings were independent of sociodemographics, lifestyle, diet quality and mental health status.
Physical activity may lower risk for depression in adults
Apr 14, 2022
Even physical activity below the recommended public health thresholds is associated with a lower risk for depression.