#NeverForget that governments closed places of worship and even punished religious leaders and attendees for defying the #lockdown.

#ReligiousFreedom #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

https://scitechdaily.com/religious-faith-linked-to-improved-coping-in-covid-19-pandemic-research-finds/

UK researchers say study shows stopping use of the drugs is possible at scale without costly therapy

#Antidepressants #Pharmaceuticals #MentalHealth

https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/26/almost-half-of-antidepressant-users-could-quit-with-gp-support-study-finds

The findings add to a growing body of research suggesting that acetaminophen's effects on pain reduction also extend to various psychological processes, lowering people's receptivity to hurt feelings, experiencing reduced empathy, and even blunting cognitive functions.

#Acetaminophen #Tylenol #OverTheCounterDrugs #Pharmaceuticals #MentalHealth #InformedConsent

https://www.sciencealert.com/the-worlds-most-common-pain-relief-drug-may-induce-risky-behavior

Internet addiction: What is it doing to teen brains?

#Internet #Addiction #Screentime #SocialMedia #Teens #MentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #Parenting

https://studyfinds.org/internet-addiction-what-its-doing-to-teen-brains/

A study by RHS scientists, found that taking a more sustainable approach – from letting your grass grow long to avoiding pesticides and peat compost and providing areas for wildlife – can make people feel better than more conventional gardening.

#Gardening #Organic #Wellness #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #NaturalMedicine #Nature

https://www.aol.com/ditching-weedkiller-gardening-nature-boosts-141350402.html

#Gut #microbiome may influence how we handle #stress, study finds

#GutHealth #MentalHealth

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gut-microbiome-may-influence-stress

Recent Studies Continue To Highlight Connection Between Depression and Suicide in Pesticide-Exposed Farmers

#FarmWorkers #Pesticides #MentalHealth #BigChemical

https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2024/07/recent-studies-continue-in-highlighting-connection-between-depression-and-suicide-in-pesticide-exposed-farmers/

"In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen a significant shift in priorities, with holistic health and mindfulness emerging as central themes in many aspects of life, particularly in travel.

The pandemic served as a stark reminder of the fragility of health, leading many to seek out ways to enhance both physical and mental well-being."

#COVID19 #SilverLining #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #SelfCare

https://www.forbes.com/sites/judykoutsky/2024/06/27/the-rise-of-holistic-health-in-travel/

"Brain scans show changes in neurotransmitters and grey matter volume in people who have a poor diet, versus those who adhere to a Mediterranean style diet, which is considered very healthy.

The researchers also found that these changes are associated with rumination, a part of the diagnostic criteria for conditions affecting mental health, such as depression and anxiety."

#Nutrition #Food #MentalHealth #Microbiome #Health #HealthyLiving

https://scitechdaily.com/food-depression-and-anxiety-how-dietary-patterns-sculpt-brain-chemistry-and-mood/

"In an era where our lives are increasingly tethered to screens, a countermovement is brewing in the Netherlands. The Offline Club, a chain of digital detox cafes, is offering patrons a radical proposition: leave your phone at the door and rediscover the joys of analog entertainment."

#CellPhones #Technology #DigitalDetox #MentalHealth #Wellness #Wellbeing

https://greenmedinfo.com/content/offline-club-netherlands-pioneers-new-approach-screen-time

This is an interesting article:

How tobacco companies used stress research to trick people into thinking cigarettes were healthy

#TobaccoScience #Science #Stress #MentalHealth #Marketing #SocialEngineering

https://boingboing.net/2024/07/09/how-tobacco-companies-used-stress-research-to-trick-people-into-thinking-cigarettes-were-healthy.html

Common environmental toxins linked with depressive symptoms

#MentalHealth #GetToxicsOut

https://www.news9live.com/health/health-news/common-environmental-toxins-linked-with-depressive-symptoms-2606405 via @News9Tweets

#Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is the first cohort to grow up as digital natives. With the pervasive adoption of smartphones, there is heightened concern over digital addiction and its impact on mental wellbeing, especially on those aged 18 to 24."

#GenZ #SmartPhones #MentalHealth

https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2024/07/09/warning-your-smartphone-may-be-messing-with-your-mind/