Mindfully Healing

Show popular with teenagers linked to increased internet searches for how to commit suicide. A Netflix drama called ’13 Reasons Why’ has been linked to internet searches for suicide, new research finds. The series, which is popular with teenagers, is about the suffering and eventual suicide of a teenage girl. The girl’s journey is experienced by her friend listening to a series of audio-cassette journals she has left behind. (If this sounds like just the sort of thing you don’t need on a Monday night after a long day at

Emotional struggles can be difficult to identify, especially when it comes to our loved ones. It is crucial to pay attention to the well-being of those around us, as emotional distress can impact their overall quality of life. In this…

Working on commitment may NOT be the key for couples having problems with their relationship. Genes are the main reason why divorce runs in families, new research finds. Psychologists used to think that the potential for divorce was transmitted from one generation to the next by psychological means. But the new research finds that it is really genetics that are at the root — although psychological factors are important. For example, neurotic people tend to see their partners in a more negative light. The personality trait of neuroticism is passed

The most common anxiety disorder is social anxiety disorder. Cognitive therapy on its own is the best treatment for social anxiety disorder, new research finds. It is better than just taking drugs and better than taking drugs as well as having therapy. Cognitive therapy resulted in either a cure or significant improvement in 85% of patients. Professor Hans M. Nordahl, who led the study, said: “We’ve set a new world record in effectively treating social anxiety disorders. This is one of the best studies on social anxiety disorders ever. It’s