Mental Health
Here you can read the latest news and research studies covering mental health. This is also the place to find out about different strategies on how you can reduce stress and boost happiness, and many other ways to look after your mental wellbeing.
Coping with the fear of flying: tips for staying calm when headlines are scary
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM With a surge in news headlines about plane crashes in early 2025, it is no surprise that more people are feeling uneasy about air travel. "Many people are experiencing heightened anxiety around air travel since hearing recent news," says Rebecca Skolnick, Read More...
How to build a midday wellness routine
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Every day it happens like clockwork. Around 3 p.m., energy levels dip, focus starts to wane, and even the simplest tasks seem twice as difficult. Thoughts become scattered, motivation takes a nosedive, and that once-productive morning feels like a distant Read More...
How to overcome the fear of being left out and build stronger connections
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM We’ve all been there. You open your phone, casually scroll through social media, and suddenly—there it is. A photo, a video, or a post showing your friends at an event you weren’t invited to. Your heart sinks, and a flood of emotions rushes in: Read More...
Drinking more green tea each day may help protect against dementia
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM If you need another reason to reach for that soothing cup of green tea, here it is: a new study suggests that drinking green tea daily is associated with fewer brain lesions—changes in the brain that are linked to an increased risk of dementia. The study: Read More...
Mastering workplace conflict: how to handle tense conversations with confidence
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Workplace conflict is inevitable, but it does not have to be destructive. Whether you are gearing up for a difficult performance review, navigating tense team dynamics, or addressing workplace concerns, preparing ahead of time can reduce stress and turn Read More...
Brazil bans smartphones in schools to aim for better learning
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Brazilian students kicked off the school year with a new challenge: staying off their smartphones. A nationwide law, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in January, officially limits phone use in both public and private schools, making Brazil the Read More...
UK companies embrace the four-day workweek in a new era for work-life balance
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A growing movement is reshaping the traditional workweek in the UK, with two hundred companies permanently adopting a four-day workweek for all employees—without cutting pay. This landmark shift, which benefits more than 5,000 workers, highlights a Read More...
6 habits to break for better mental health: what therapists want you to know
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It is easy to believe that improving your mental health is simply about adding self-care habits to your routine. While self-care is helpful and you should certainly carve out the time to incorporate it into your day-to-day, therapists say that sometimes, the Read More...
Hope through art: ANGEL ART auction returns to uplift wildfire victims
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For over three decades, Project Angel Food has been a lifeline for people in Los Angeles facing critical illnesses, ensuring they receive nourishing meals when they need them most. But in the wake of the recent wildfires that tore through the city, the Read More...
Tokyo’s four day workweek is a radical step to address Japan’s fertility crisis
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a nation known for its relentless work ethic, Tokyo is making waves by introducing a four-day workweek for government employees starting this April. It’s a move aimed at tackling Japan’s record-low fertility rates while promoting better work-life Read More...