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Highlighting Strengths Helps People With Depression Reach Goals
A new study from the University of Vienna shows that when people with depression are encouraged to recognize their strengths, their confidence and ability to pursue personal goals improve. The findings challenge common stereotypes that frame depression as weakness.
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Early Social Connection Program Helps Ease Student Loneliness
A new five-week program at Radboud University shows that helping students connect with each other early on can boost life satisfaction and ease loneliness. The low-cost approach could offer universities a practical way to support student mental health.
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Long-Term Singlehood in Young Adults Tied to Lower Well-Being
A major study of more than 17,000 young people in Germany and the UK finds that staying single into the late twenties is linked to lower life satisfaction and more loneliness. The findings highlight both the benefits of a first romantic relationship and the risks of prolonged singlehood for mental well-being.
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What 2025 Revealed About Well-Being, Resilience and Care
In 2025, mental health university researchers focused on more accessible, preventive and real-world approaches to support well-being. Across disciplines, studies showed that mental health outcomes are shaped not only by treatment, but by everyday environments, behaviors and social support. Key findings from 2025 include: Together, these findings highlight a shift toward integrated mental health strategies — combining…
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Sleeping in on Weekends May Help Protect Teens’ Mental Health
A new study of 16- to 24-year-olds suggests that sleeping in on weekends may help buffer teens and young adults against symptoms of depression. The findings highlight how even imperfect sleep habits can still support mental health.
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Text Therapy as Effective as Video Calls for Treating Depression, New Study Finds
New research published in JAMA Network Open reveals that text-based psychotherapy can effectively treat depression, rivaling traditional live video sessions. The study offers promising news for the millions of individuals battling depression each year, highlighting greater accessibility and flexibility in mental health care. The study analyzed outcomes from 850 adults who received either message-based psychotherapy…
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New Study Reveals Emotional Toll of Fitness Apps
Some users of popular fitness and calorie counting apps experience feelings of shame, disappointment and demotivation, potentially undermining their health and well-being, according to a new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) and Loughborough University. The study, published in the British Journal of Health Psychology, analyzed 58,881 Twitter posts related to five…
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AI Chatbots Found to Violate Mental Health Ethics, New Study Reveals
As AI chatbots become increasingly popular for mental health advice, a new study from Brown University exposes how these digital assistants systematically violate ethical standards set by organizations such as the American Psychological Association. The research, conducted by computer scientists and mental health practitioners at Brown, identified a variety of ethical violations committed by chatbots,…
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New Study Confirms Healing Power of Music and Nature on Mental Health
A new study has confirmed that the combined use of music and nature-based therapies can significantly enhance mental, emotional and physical health. This innovative approach could offer a novel, accessible alternative to traditional therapies. Led by Michelle Hand, a licensed clinical social worker and holistic-therapy researcher at George Mason University, the study presents compelling evidence…
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Just Believing Help Is Available Enhances Well-Being: New Study
People who feel supported by their family, friends and colleagues tend to thrive mentally, physically and socially, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. “This study underscores the importance of considering the associations between multiple types and sources of perceived social support and multiple domains of human thriving,” lead author GeckHong Yeo,…
