Adult loneliness has been labeled a public health epidemic. It is estimated that between one-third and half of the U.S. adult population experiences loneliness. In extremes, loneliness can lead to ...

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 116 studies to evaluate the effectiveness of physical activity promotion interventions for healthy adults and the components of effective ...

Burnout represents a significant challenge within the psychology profession. Acknowledging the rigorous and often emotionally demanding journey from study to practice underlines the need to address ...

The ever-growing burden of mental illness poses an increasing challenge for society, and the development of psychological interventions via the traditional route is simply unable to keep pace. A new ...

For adolescents struggling with substance abuse, traditional in-person interventions such as counseling are not always effective, and rural areas often lack access to these services. A researcher at ...

Objective To synthesise the evidence on the effects of physical activity on symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological distress in adult populations. Design Umbrella review. Data sources Twelve ...

In a recent study published in the journal EClinicalMedicine, a team of researchers from Spain conducted a randomized controlled trial in clusters of primary and secondary schools to evaluate the ...

The world has relied on adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as ventilation, mask-wearing and physical distancing, to keep us safe throughout the ongoing pandemic. With vaccines ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Young adults today are digital natives—naturally fluent with devices and online platforms—so some of their most effective behavioral-health interventions will likely arrive in their pockets via text, ...