Mood

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Health & Medicine

The climate change threat to our mental health

It’s time to address the mental health impacts of climate change to support more people in the face of more extreme weather events

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Arts & Culture

Running on rainbows

Exercise can help protect our mental health, but how can we tap into this mood medicine and stay on track? A human-sized, rainbow hamster wheel may provide some answers

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Health & Medicine

How is the contraceptive pill affecting your mood?

A new citizen science project is helping people understand how their menstrual cycle and hormonal birth control affects mood, wellbeing and behaviour

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Health & Medicine

COVID-19 distancing especially hard on those with mood disorders

New research suggests that the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions have weighed particularly heavily on those with mood disorders where stability, routine and contact are crucial

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Health & Medicine

Supplements supercharge antidepressants

Review of 40 clinical trials shows the positive effects of using them in tandem

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