(Natural News) A Swedish study that found people who claim to be transgender can gain mental health benefits by getting so-called gender-affirming surgeries has now been corrected after questions arose about its methods. The original study was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in October 2019 under the title “Reduction in mental health treatment […]

(Natural News) Mental health forms an important aspect of a person’s overall well-being. To boost mental health, people often employ various practices such as yoga and meditation. An effective addition to a person’s mental health arsenal is neurofeedback therapy – a novel method that involves training your brain to help you relax and focus. What is neurofeedback therapy? Neurofeedback […]

(Natural News) People who suffer from chronic pain often report somatic awareness, a condition marked by heightened sensitivity to a variety of sensations and symptoms. These non-specific symptoms, which often include headaches, sore joints, itchy skin, constipation or shortness of breath, have no physiological explanation; nevertheless, they are enough to cause emotional distress to those who experience […]

(Natural News) The Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) International has launched a new “Fight For Kids” campaign that aims to inform and educate parents, caregivers and everyone out there who’s concerned with the well-being of children about the dangers associated with psychotropic pharmaceuticals. The program seeks to be an advocate for kids who don’t […]

(Natural News) News reports nowadays are often bleak due to the coronavirus pandemic. These days, it’s normal to constantly feel scared and worried. But according to a study in the journal Ecopsychology, you can find comfort in an unlikely hobby: gardening. Gardening supports mental health Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the U.K. found that […]

(Natural News) Depression – for the serious condition that it is – can go unnoticed in many people. Some of its more salient symptoms — such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness or loneliness — are easy to recognize, but even people who don’t exhibit these can still be depressed. Here are 11 hidden signs that indicate whether you, or […]

(Natural News) Cognitive behavior therapy is a short-term, non-medical approach that can be used to treat a wide range of health problems, from stress and fatigue to even hot flashes. It focuses on teaching patients how to modify dysfunctional behaviors, thoughts and emotions, and how to develop personal coping strategies against them. Now, recent research suggests that this […]

(Natural News) Air pollution has been linked to several health problems, including respiratory diseases and an increased risk of stroke. A recent study published in Environmental Research adds another problem to that list — childhood anxiety. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio found that air pollution may result in increased feelings of anxiety among children. Through neuroimaging, […]

(Natural News) Scientists are looking at the benefits of going on a mushroom trip, especially when it comes to treating severe anxiety and depression. In particular, the psilocybin in magic mushrooms improves mental health by “resetting” the brain. From the 1950s to 1970s, researchers tested the use of hallucinogens to treat psychiatric problems. One of their options […]

(Natural News) A bill that will criminalize “conversion therapy” in Canada is a “despicable” attack on religious liberty that could lead to Christians going to jail for proclaiming that homosexual individuals can change, warns Canada’s pro-life, pro-family organization Campaign Life Coalition. (Article by Lianne Laurence republished from LifeSiteNews.com) Introduced last week by Independent Senator Serge […]