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.
Why art gallery visits may be one of the healthiest habits you can build
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Most of us know the feeling of standing in front of a painting that makes us pause. Maybe it’s a burst of color that lifts our mood or a quiet scene that steadies the mind. Either way, a new study from King’s College London suggests that these moments are Read More...
Keeping dignity at the center: how to support your loved one's sense of self through dementia
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Dementia is something that touches more and more families every year. Globally, someone develops dementia every three seconds. In the U.S. alone, more than 6 million people live with some form of the condition, and that number is expected to double by 2060. Read More...
No, Tylenol use does not cause autism or ADHD large scientific review finds
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Lately, headlines and social media threads have warned pregnant people to avoid acetaminophen (often known by the brand name Tylenol), implying that using it could increase the risk of autism or ADHD in children. These claims have stirred confusion, worry, Read More...
Outsmart your brain: 3 thinking traps (and practical fixes) from a Yale psychologist
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The mind loves shortcuts. They help us move fast. Sometimes a little too fast. That’s the core idea in Yale psychologist Woo-kyoung Ahn’s book Thinking 101: How to Reason Better to Live Better, which unpacks the “cognitive biases” that nudge us toward Read More...
How Swim Sista Swim Is Redefining Water Confidence for Black Women in the UK
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Language, Identity & Belonging Welcome to the second week of The Optimist Daily’s Annual Local Changemakers series. Each Friday, we highlight people who are quietly transforming what it means to feel seen and included. This week, we focus on voice, Read More...
Doctors are prescribing nature: why your next health boost might be a walk in the park
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You don’t really need a doctor’s note to step outside, but for thousands of people, that’s exactly what’s happening. Across the United States and beyond, healthcare providers are beginning to issue formal nature prescriptions, urging patients to spend Read More...
How to recharge your social battery and find your social sweet spot
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Even the most social among us know the feeling: you’re laughing with friends, enjoying yourself…and then, suddenly, you’re done. The chatter feels louder, the room feels smaller, and all you want is to go home. This shift, often called hitting your Read More...
New York’s hair-saving law offers comfort for cancer patients
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When Maureen Green was diagnosed with breast cancer, one of her major concerns was losing her hair. “I was really afraid I would look in the mirror and really not know who I was,” she said. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, she Read More...
Singing therapy brings relief and joy to people with chronic breathlessness
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When each breath feels like a struggle, even speaking can feel like a chore. But for a growing number of people with chronic lung conditions, the path to relief might just be set to music. A recent study has shown that online group singing can Read More...
How to raise confident kids: 5 expert-backed tips that actually work
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Raising confident kids might sound like a lofty goal, but luckily, it doesn’t require perfection. According to clinical psychologist and author of For What It’s Worth: A Perspective on How to Thrive and Survive Parenting, Dr. Bethany Cook, it all starts Read More...