Should we normalise taking regular social media breaks?
Actor Tom Holland has announced he will be taking a break from social media for the sake of his mental health. Does his openness mark a turning point in our attitudes toward anxiety, depression, and the internet β particularly amongst young men? Celebrities announcing their withdrawal from Instagram and Twitter...
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Spain launches βall bodies are beach bodiesβ campaign
Launched by the Spanish governmentβs equality ministry, the campaign slogan reads βthe summer is ours tooβ and features women of varied sizes and skin tones sitting seaside. The body positivity movement has exploded on social media over the last decade, influencing millions and reshaping decisions made in major fashion shows...
Could outdoor swimming benefit our mental health?
Scientists in the UK have launched a study examining how immersion in cold, open water could work as an alternative option to medication for people with depression. If youβve even a rudimentary understanding of mental health, likelihood is youβre familiar to the concept of going for walks to improve...
When will we finally close the door on toxic body trends?
While the body positivity movement has never been stronger, an almost overnight rejection of the BBL trend signals that we havenβt completely let go of ever-changing standards for womenβs bodies. Few things change faster than societyβs view of the ideal womanβs body type, and despite βbody trendsβ being highly problematic,...
Study says drinking lager could promote gut health in men
According to new research, men who drink one lager a day β alcoholic or not β have more diverse gut microbes.Β Great news, as good gut health is known to prevent several chronic diseases. The benefits and dangers of alcohol have been long debated in medical science, but thatβs hardly...
Opinion β the pandemic has dampened our zeal for life
Those of us who somehow avoided falling victim to the mental health crisis induced by years of on-off isolation have found ourselves emotionally coasting, a defence mechanism we developed to protect us from becoming overwhelmed thatβs resulted in us feeling very little. In the aftermath of Covid and the mental...
How reading can improve our mental health
Warmer weather and longer evenings are finally here. A welcome respite from endless winter days, summer is often seen as a chance to get outside and focus on our mental health. And while it may not involve much physical activity, reading a book in the sun may be just the brain food you need. With the change in the seasons comes a change in priorities. Today this is largely driven by...
How tech is helping people with βnormative discontentβ
New research shows that unreliable body image perception is far more pervasive than initially assumed. Fortunately, state of the art digital therapy to tackle this is in the works. If you criticise your appearance every time you see your reflection β even in the smallest way β or feel constant unhappiness whenever glancing in the mirror, chances are youβre experiencing βnormative discontent.β The phrase, which was originally coined in the...
How βPeriod TikTokβ is normalising menstruation
More and more young people are claiming TikTok β which is rife with tips, tricks, product recommendations, and relatable content about that time of the month β provides better period education than schools. Though the average woman menstruates for 2,535 days of her life (thatβs seven years total of pads, tampons, ruined underwear, cramps, and red rivets of womb lining), stigma surrounding our menstrual cycles prevails. This is most evident in...
Are VR βtripsβ a sober alternative to psychedelic therapy?
Despite the evermore ubiquitous recognition of hallucinogenic drugsβ promising medical potential, they arenβt for everyone. With this in mind, researchers have begun investigating other methods of treating mental illness through altered states of consciousness, with technology at the helm.
As Iβm sure youβre likely aware, hallucinogenic drugs have been steadily permeating mainstream media in recent years, thanks to their promising medical potential.
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