Psychology & Relationships

Gen Z “saddest generation in modern history”, studies reveal ———————————— Generation Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — is described as the “saddest generation in modern history,” experiencing the highest rates of depression and anxiety worldwide. Recent studies…

Study Links Short-Form Video Use to Cognitive Decline and Mental Health Effects …………… Recent research by the American Psychological Association indicates that excessive consumption of short-form videos may cause measurable cognitive and mental health impacts. The study, “Feeds, Feelings, and…

Organised, Active Personalities Linked to Longer Life in Major Study ————————————- A new study suggests that specific personality traits — being organized, active, helpful, and responsible — are strong predictors of a longer lifespan, while frequent stress, anxiety or moodiness…

Gen Z Faces Alarming Mental Health Crisis, Study Warns ———————————— A study published in PLOS One has found that Generation Z is experiencing significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness than their parents — a reversal of earlier patterns…

A unique initiative in the Swiss Alps is helping refugees from conflict-ridden countries find healing and community through mountaineering. The Geneva-based non-profit, Peaks4All, utilizes alpine climbs to foster integration and help exiles from nations like Afghanistan, Iran, and Ukraine overcome…

Mental health initiative inspired by a millennium of Islamic psychology marks its 10th anniversary ———————————– The Lantern Initiative, a UK-based Muslim mental health organisation, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, Hyphenonline.com reported. Founded in 2015 in Milton Keynes, the initiative began…

Social Media, Smartphones Fuel Loneliness Among Young Adults, Psychologist Warns ——————————— Despite constant online connection through social media and smartphones, many young adults aged 18 to 25 report feeling lonely and emotionally distant, an article by Hindustan Times revealed citing…

New 2024 marriage data reveals a striking divide: Muslim-majority countries maintain nearly double the EU’s marriage rates, with religious values outweighing economic factors in shaping marital trends. Turkey (8.1 marriages/1,000 people) and Malaysia (7.9) led Muslim-majority nations in 2024, far…

A groundbreaking meta-analysis published in Medicina reveals that transcendental meditation (TM) can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms within weeks—without requiring patients to revisit traumatic memories, Earth.com reported. The study, led by researchers at Maharishi International University, reviewed 15 trials involving over…

A recent study led by Linda Pagani at the Université de Montréal highlights the long-term risks of early exposure to violent media, Earth.com reported. Analyzing data from nearly 2,000 children, researchers found a significant correlation between watching violent television content…