Sleep plays an important role in enabling cognitive function and maintaining good psychological health and helps keep the brain healthy.

New study finds troubling lack of diversity—in participants and geography—in field that explores nature’s effects on mental health.

Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.

New research has found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it’s also good for your mental health.

Advances in microscopic imaging have led to the exciting discovery of a small group of brain cells that control stress-induced responses.

When the nearest psychiatrist’s office is dozens or even hundreds of miles away, a virtual connection may be enough to help.

The researchers provide a growth chart to assess brain development and aging, not only for children, but across the lifespan from 2 to 100.

According to the World Health Organization, about 450 million people worldwide have a mental health disorder, across all demographics.

Researchers at the University of Toronto are taking steps to confirm the relationship between kindness and well-being.

Many participants felt that their negative body image and shame posed a barrier to physical activity and a social life.

A coping-skills program with young Black men in Philadelphia barbershops helped reduce reported violent behavior for up to three months

Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death...

Researchers analyzed idle thoughts for 10 minutes. What they learned may be useful in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues.

More than a year after the pandemic resulted in many employees shifting to remote work, virtual meetings have become a familiar part of life

The quality of screen time has a greater impact on mental health than the number of hours spent online, study shows.

Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day, and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers

It’s long been believed that advancing age leads to broad declines in our mental abilities. New research offers surprisingly good news.

Evidence shows that companies who fail to reward or acknowledge their employees for hard work are placing their staff at a much greater risk

MU assistant professor Jennifer Hulett finds link between forgiveness, congregational support and improved health and well-being.

Listening to music while running might be the key to improving people's performance when they feel mentally fatigued a study suggests.