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Breakfast, Sleep and Exercise May Boost Your Stress Resilience
New research from Binghamton University suggests everyday habits like eating breakfast, sleeping enough and exercising can help students handle stress by building psychological flexibility. The study points to simple lifestyle changes that may make it easier to bounce back when life gets hard.
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Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Loneliness in U.S. College Students
A massive national survey finds that more than half of U.S. college students feel lonely, and those who spend the most time on social media are especially at risk. Researchers say campuses can help by teaching digital habits and creating more ways for students to connect offline.
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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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Social Media Emotional Support Linked to Lower Anxiety in Young Adults
A national study of more than 2,400 young adults finds that feeling emotionally supported on social media is linked to lower anxiety, especially for certain personality types. The work highlights both the promise and limits of online support for mental health.
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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…