We have a rapidly closing window to make internet use healthy for young people, say experts
Experts have conducted a comprehensive review of the research into the effects of the internet on young people’s mental health, both positive and negative.
Stress, Boredom, and Impulsivity: Understanding the Drive Behind Rash Choices
Research from the University of Portsmouth has explored the link between high impulsivity and boredom to understand what drives rash and unhealthy decisions.
Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Mental Health Advocacy
This blog, written by MQ ambassador Amazin LeThi, explores the mental health challenges experienced by those from the LGBTQ community and those who have faced bullying.
Discussing the Biggest Challenges Facing Mental Health Research
MQ and Rethink held a roundtable with leading voices in mental health to discuss the barriers preventing progress in research into different mental illnesses.
Are Mental Health Video Games Effective?
Research suggests that video games designed for mental health interventions can modestly improve well-being in young people with anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
How Tetris Is Helping Frontline Workers Fight PTSD
A new study from Uppsala University has found that a single treatment session, including playing the video game Tetris, can significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Food fussiness – it’s in the genes
Food fussiness is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study.
Study Reveals the Link Between Diabetes Complications and Mental Health
A University of Michigan-led study reveals that people with diabetes face a higher risk of mental health disorders if they also suffer from chronic complications like heart attacks, strokes, or nerve damage.
The Pandemic Accelerated Brain Maturation in Teens, Especially Girls
Research from the University of Washington found the pandemic accelerated brain maturation in adolescents, especially in girls.
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