Science Focus Book Club: Further reading on mental health and wellbeing
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Amy is the Editorial Assistant at BBC Science Focus. Her BA degree specialised in science publishing and she has been working as a journalist since graduating in 2018. In 2020, Amy was named Editorial Assistant of the Year by the British Society of Magazine Editors. She looks after all things books, culture and media. Her interests range from natural history and wildlife, to women in STEM and accessibility tech.
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Science newsLiving by the coast could improve mental health
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Living near the sea could support better mental health in England’s poorest communities, according to the study.
The Human BodyMental healthRaising awareness is all well and good, but the hows and whys are important too
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It’s good that there are now many official campaigns dedicated to raising awareness of the fact that mental health can go wrong, but why is it so necessary, and often so difficult, to raise such awareness in the first place?
The Human BodyIs mindfulness good for you?
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Mindfulness is the new fad for mental health, BBC Science Focus weighs up its effectiveness.
The Human BodyaudioAnthony DavidWhy is there still such stigma around mental health?
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Neuropsychiatrist Professor Anthony David talks about why mental health stigma exists and whether it’s getting any better.
The Human BodyCold water swimmingWhy an icy dip is good for your mental and physical health
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Many people swear by the benefits of cold water swimming, and scientists think that they might be on to something.
The Human BodyWhat are the most successful therapies for depression?
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There’s no simple answer to treating depression because individual experience, and therefore success of treatments, depends on many factors.
Everyday scienceMeditation leaves me feeling more stressed. What am I doing wrong?
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Ommm…Arrrgh. Not everyone has positive experiences practicing meditation.
The Human BodyEco-anxietyHow does the human mind deal with existential threats?
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From politics to climate change, there’s a lot in the news to cause existential angst at the moment. Is it possible to think helpfully about these issues or are they too big?
Science newsGetting into a ‘flow’ state while playing Tetris can help to combat anxiety
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Playing on Tetris can lead to a calm state of ‘flow’. We bet the same can’t be said of Red Dead Redemption.
Science newsRegular yoga practice may reduce symptoms of depression
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The effects were most noticeable among those with depression and schizophrenia, researchers said.
