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ResearchMental health has long meant simply the absence of illness, but this discussion traces a shift toward a fuller view where wellness and positive functioning matter in their own right. You can lack any
ResearchA phenomenological study interviewed six nursing students in Western Canada about staying mentally well during COVID-19. Working from a brief summary, the detailed findings are limited, but the resear
ResearchIn a randomized trial of 60 healthy older adults in China, eight weeks of standardized Tai Chi significantly improved emotional-regulation confidence and overall wellbeing, while a control group didn'
ResearchIn a three-arm randomized trial of 108 people with chronic pain, an eight-week resilience app produced a large boost in resilience over both control groups, and a significant edge remained three month
ResearchA feasibility pilot of a 24-hour online wellness program for healthcare students found the intervention group fared significantly better than a waitlist group by week eight, with within-group improvem
ResearchFollowing survivors of Hurricane Ike over time, this study found that while disasters can cause real mental and physical health problems, the majority of survivors showed resilience, recovering and ad
ResearchIn 362 nursing students, more parental phubbing, being snubbed for a phone, was strongly linked to the students' own phone addiction (β=0.54). Surprisingly, that phone use was associated with higher w
ResearchInterviews with 21 students found goal flexibility, bending an aim when mental health falters, takes two forms: changing the route to a long-term goal, or accepting a goal no longer fits and moving on
ResearchIn a pre-registered trial at London's National Gallery, viewing art significantly improved well-being across every condition. But adding coaching, a guided-viewing video or a pre-visit breathing exerc
ResearchIn a study of working women in India, those better able to understand and manage their emotions reported better physical and mental wellness and handled stress more effectively. Emotional intelligence
ResearchA systematic review gathered 33 studies of workplace wellness programs published between 2000 and 2011. The detailed outcomes weren't available for this article, but the review shows the topic had a r
ResearchIn a December 2020 pilot study, an entirely online mind-body medicine course was associated with significant drops in depression and stress, and more participants moved into the no-symptoms range afte
ResearchThis is a published protocol, a pre-registered plan, for an umbrella review that will gather existing evidence on low-cost, everyday home-based and community-based activities that may boost mental wel
ResearchIn a single-arm pilot with 28 university students, a positive-psychology app (Roadmap 2.0) plus a Fitbit and optional wellness coaching was linked to descriptive improvements in mental health and mood
ResearchA systematic review of 13 qualitative studies found academic staff describe resilience not as a fixed trait but as something shaped by their environment, undermined by workplace conditions, and delibe
ResearchA systematic review of 24 South Asian studies found teens regulate emotions better with strong peer relationships, emotionally supportive parents, academic motivation, and life-skills education. Autho
ResearchA single interactive class taught across two pharmacy schools on two continents improved students' beliefs about resilience. Comparing 159 matched before-and-after surveys, the researchers found gains
ResearchA survey of 255 UK psychologists found they carried moderate vicarious trauma, and higher trauma tracked with higher burnout. Self-compassion was linked to lower distress, but it did not significantly
ResearchA randomized trial of 1,345 US adults found a free WhatsApp chatbot called Zenny improved well-being about as much as evidence-based online wellness resources over one month, a small effect (Cohen's d
ResearchThis study surveyed 151 psychiatric-mental health nurses to evaluate their mental well-being, including burnout, during COVID-19, documenting the psychological toll on a workforce whose job is support
ResearchSome nursing interns feel worse when they rest, not better. Researchers call this rest intolerance and trace it to four experiences: guilt-driven rumination, comparing themselves to busy peers, seeing
ResearchA review of online positive psychology interventions (OPPIs) found they can genuinely improve mental health and well-being, widening access for people far from clinics. But it is honest about trade-of
ResearchA survey of 187 Lebanese medical students during overlapping crises found very high distress, with at least mild anxiety in 77 percent and depression in 80 percent. Extracurricular engagement and high
ResearchAmong 82 Lebanese nurses working through COVID-19, feeling supported by their organization and using emotion-focused coping were tied to lower burnout, while leaning on problem-focused coping was tied
ResearchAmong college students, frequent Facebook users tended to report feeling more socially supported than lighter users, suggesting the platform can channel real connection, not just distraction. But this
ResearchA short, skills-based course for military couples called Adventures in Marriage (AIM) was tied to gains for both partners. Among 302 different-sex couples surveyed before and after, husbands and wives
ResearchJapanese researchers ran a randomized trial testing whether messages sent through an everyday chat app, promoting local events and social participation, could raise happiness in 358 adults. The study'
ResearchWith loneliness rising and generations drifting apart, a systematic review examined structured programs that bring young and old together. It treats intergenerational activities as a promising, preven