Why Singing to Babies Helps Soothe and Boost Mood
Singing to your baby could meaningfully improve their mood, according to a Yale-led study published in Child Development. The research suggests this simple, instinctive practice not only calms fussy infants but may also benefit family wellbeing.
Is Your Personality Predicting Your Mental Health?
Personality traits may play a much bigger role in mental health than previously believed, according to a new study. Researchers found that traits like neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness explain around a quarter of the overall risk for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and phobias.
REAL Mental Health Summit 2025: Investing in a Future Where Everyone Can Thrive
This year’s REAL Mental Health Summit was a masterclass in what it means to challenge the status quo.
Chris Martin joins MQ
We are delighted to announce that Chris Martin, previously CEO of The Mix and Chair of Beat, is joining MQ as an interim CEO.
What Is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and How Can It Help?
Life throws a lot our way, and sometimes, our minds can feel like a relentless storm of thoughts and worries. If you have ever found yourself caught in a cycle of rumination or battling persistent low mood, you are not alone. Powerful tools exist to help us navigate these inner landscapes, and one of the most effective is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
Learn Why Georgia is Fighting For Mental Health Change
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, led by Kristine Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that children exposed to paternal depression at kindergarten entry were more likely to have behavioural difficulties and poor social skills by age nine.
Why Mindfulness Could Be Effective for Persistent Depression
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, led by Kristine Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that children exposed to paternal depression at kindergarten entry were more likely to have behavioural difficulties and poor social skills by age nine.
Can Sleeping Too Much Harm Your Mental Health?
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, led by Kristine Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that children exposed to paternal depression at kindergarten entry were more likely to have behavioural difficulties and poor social skills by age nine.
Mental Health Challenges Before an Autism Diagnosis: A Closer Look at Sex Differences
54% of autistic females had been diagnosed with at least one psychiatric condition before their autism diagnosis compared to 41% of autistic males.
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