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girl in orange long sleeve shirt using smartphone highlighting social media use linked to depression and anxiety in children

Spending 3 Hours or More Daily on Social Media Linked to Higher Depression and Anxiety Risk…

Editorial Team Apr 21, 2026
Mother holding toddler close, comforting child while seated — illustrating how mum's mental health influences early child cognitive development

Mum’s Mental Health Shapes Child’s Early Thinking Ability, Study Shows

Editorial Team Apr 17, 2026
Woman holding an iPhone while viewing mental health advice on social media, highlighting concerns about harmful viral content

Most Viral Mental Health Advice on Social Media is Wrong and Harmful, New Study Warns

Editorial Team Apr 10, 2026
Woman lying on bed feeling mentally overwhelmed, illustrating difficulty practising mindfulness due to brain stress

Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Be Mindful—Psychiatrists Explain

Editorial Team Apr 7, 2026
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Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness is Associated with Lower Levels of Anxiety and Anger

Editorial Team Apr 7, 2026
A young couple sitting on a couch indoors, showing signs of stress and frustration.

Exercise Should Be Part of Routine Mental Health Care, Review Concludes

Editorial Team Apr 6, 2026
Green and yellow motorcycle food delivery riders on a Malaysian road, highlighting financial struggle among 35% of riders

About 35% of Delivery Riders in Malaysia Struggle Financially While Office Workers Report Lower Wellbeing

Editorial Team Mar 31, 2026
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Is Binge-Watching Your Escape from Loneliness—or a Hidden Addiction?

Editorial Team Mar 8, 2026
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Frequent Personal Use of AI Linked to Increased Depressive Symptoms, Study Shows

Editorial Team Feb 27, 2026
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Do We Become More Lonely as We Age? Psychologists Found a “U”-Shaped Answer

Editorial Team Feb 20, 2026
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