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.
Oregon's nurse-home visit program is a lifesaver for new parents
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the picturesque yet secluded landscape of Jefferson County, Oregon, new parents Matt and Amber Luman are navigating the early days of motherhood with the unexpected assistance of a trained nurse. Barb Ibrahim, an experienced nurse with over 30 years of Read More...
10 effective ways to get kids off screens this summer
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Summer vacation presents an excellent opportunity for children to disconnect from their digital gadgets and participate in stimulating screen-free activities... But anyone with kids these days will know that getting them to embrace this chance is quite the Read More...
How to revive your work mojo after a vacation
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Your summer vacation was pure bliss: sunny beach mornings, spontaneous ice cream stops, and afternoons spent buried in a good book. But now you're back at your desk, drowning in Slack messages and emails, and the vacation glow is swiftly fading. The Read More...
No One Dies Alone: a movement against isolation and loneliness in the final hours
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The fear of dying alone is one of the most powerful and agonizing feelings that many harbor, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this fear sadly becomes a reality. To address this issue, the No One Dies Alone (NODA) initiative trains and Read More...
Boost serotonin levels to lower stress and improve your mood, naturally!
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Keeping up the pace in this hectic world is hard, so it's no wonder we often find ourselves feeling stressed and down. Serotonin, a key neurotransmitter in the brain, is important for mood control and has considerable sway over how we're feeling. Combining Read More...
Don't know how to talk about consent with your kids? Here's what a sex therapist has to say
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Talking about consent with kids might be daunting, or at the very least, super awkward. But, it doesn't have to be. The key is to start early and encourage regular communication about the topic. We know that when it comes to these kinds of topics, it's Read More...
Recovering from work stress: science-based strategies for a balanced life
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM It goes without saying: the modern workforce is exhausted. With only 32 percent of employees worldwide thriving and 43 percent enduring severe levels of everyday stress, the risk of burnout is major. In the United States, up to 61 percent of professionals Read More...
Election anxiety levels through the roof? Strategies to deal with election-induced anxiety
Election seasons are known to be tense, but this year stress levels are at another level. We are finding this election season extremely arduous; with all the drama and polarizing discourse, it's no wonder why. The frenzied atmosphere surrounding this year's election is causing worry that impacts Read More...
US track star Allyson Felix opens the first-ever nursery for Olympic parents
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM The upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are expected to make history, not just by achieving gender parity, but also by providing an impactful service for parent athletes. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and longtime sponsor P&G announced the Read More...
Zimbabwean grandmothers transform mental health care globally
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A deceptively simple yet revolutionary mental health therapy based on grandmothers' wisdom and sensitivity took root in Zimbabwe. Now, it is being embraced around the world, including in the United States. A lifeline for despair Tambudzai Tembo, 57, was Read More...