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Forest Therapy Yields Mental Health Benefits

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:16:56 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Makes good intuitive sense, but nice to have the evidence to back it.

Clip Source: www.psycport.com

Scientists in Japan have been learning a lot in recent years about the relaxing effects of forests and trees on mental and physical health. Based on their findings, some local governments are promoting "forest therapy."

Tags: optional. separate by commas., bush, environment, health, wellbeing, stress, psych

Too Many Choices Can Be Mentally Exhausting

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:03 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Researchers show that people have less stamina, are less productive when they have more choices

Clip Source: www.apa.org

Researchers from several universities have determined that even though humans' ability to weigh choices is remarkably advantageous, it can also come with some serious liabilities. People faced with numerous choices, whether good or bad, find it difficult to stay focused enough to complete projects, handle daily tasks or even take their medicine.

Tags: optional. separate by commas., psych, stress, consumer

Geomagnetic Activity Link to Moods

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:41:13 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: It'll be interesting to see whether future research finds a causal relationship here. You'd have to wonder whether there could be something in this, given that Seasonal Affective Disorder is an established psychiatric diagnosis related to climatic conditions.

Clip Source: www.newscientist.com

"The most plausible explanation for the association between geomagnetic activity and depression and suicide is that geomagnetic storms can desynchronise circadian rhythms and melatonin production," says Kelly Posner, a psychiatrist at Columbia University in the US.

Tags: optional. separate by commas., advice, environment, happiness, health, psych, wellbeing

Free Assessments of Happiness & Satisfaction

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:41:39 GMT

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Clip Source: www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu

These questionnaires measure character strengths and aspects of happiness. All are yours to use at no charge. For each one, you'll immediately receive your score and see how it compares to the scores of others who have used this website. We'll keep a record of your scores, so that you can return later and see how far you've progressed. To see your earlier scores, log in and choose the Test Center link.

Tags: psych, happiness, wellbeing

Eat Yourself Happy

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 07:12:51 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: How & what to eat for a positive effect on your moods.

Clip Source: www.performwell.com.au

Good news! You can “eat yourself happy”! According to the Medical Journal of Australia, your eating habits can influence your mental state. Try these tips for size:

Tags: advice, health, tips, psych

Six Stress-Busting Tipsfor Work

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:59:21 GMT

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Clip Source: us.f518.mail.yahoo.com

Gaia Vince, Deputy Online Editor

Stress begone!

The amount of work piling up from your boss isn't the only factor to cause stress in the workplace. The working environment itself can also cause high levels of daily stress. Working too close to a loud colleague, lack of natural sunlight, not enough privacy or feeling unsupported by your colleagues can all cause angst. Fear not, New Scientist brings you six of the best in stress-busting techniques. Lunchtime trip to the oxygen bar, anyone?MORE

Tags: tips, psych, health, stress