Depression

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A person enjoying a moment of peace in nature, away from their smartphone, highlighting the benefits of a digital detox for mental well-being.
Wellness

What Are Digital Detox Benefits for Mental Well-being?

The global prevalence of problematic smartphone use has reached an alarming 37.

Yasmin El-Sayed·August 19, 2026
Hands gently holding a paintbrush in a serene art studio, symbolizing the calming and therapeutic nature of mindfulness-based art therapy.
Wellness

What is Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy and its 8-Session Structure?

A typical Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy program, consisting of eight 180-minute sessions, significantly reduces symptoms of depression and stress, according to The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Art Ther

Yasmin El-Sayed·August 11, 2026
A person sitting in a comfortable armchair in a library, reading a book, with a sense of peace and recovery.
Books

What is Bibliotherapy and How Does It Aid Mental Health Recovery?

Since 2013, the UK's Reading Well programme has facilitated over 3.

Claire Donovan·August 9, 2026
A person meditating in an art studio, symbolizing the complex relationship between mindfulness, art, and mental well-being.
Wellness

Mindfulness in Art & Daily Life: Complexities for Mental Well-being

Despite widespread promotion for mental well-being, a study on hospitalized patients with depressive episodes found that initial changes in mindfulness did not directly predict later changes in rumina

Yasmin El-Sayed·August 1, 2026
Person enjoying a peaceful moment outdoors, reading a book, with their phone set aside, illustrating the concept of a digital detox.
Wellness

Digital detox: What it is and its targeted mental health benefits

Imagine reversing 10 years of age-related decline in your attention span, or adding 20 minutes of sleep to your night, simply by stepping away from your phone.

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 30, 2026
Person meditating peacefully in a sunlit forest, embodying the calming and restorative effects of eco-therapy.
Wellness

What is Eco-Therapy and How Does it Improve Well-being?

The number of children in mental health crisis needing emergency support has surged by 53% in just four years in the UK, according to PMC .

Yasmin El-Sayed·July 17, 2026
A person enjoying a moment of peace and quiet in nature, disconnected from technology, symbolizing the benefits of a digital detox.
Wellness

What Is a Digital Detox and How Does It Help Depression?

A systematic review found that digital detox interventions reduced depressive symptoms with a standardized mean difference of -0.

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 26, 2026
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Wellness

Cultural Practices for Mental Well-being by 2026

Mental disorders are projected to cost the global economy up to $16 trillion between 2010 and 2030, a staggering burden on human lives and finances.

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 8, 2026
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Trends

Digital Detox Boosts Life Satisfaction, Studies Find

A nine-week digital detox experiment involving over 400 university students revealed significant decreases in depressive symptoms, anxiety, and loneliness, according to Diario AS .

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 10, 2026
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Wellness

Digital Detox: Targeted Mental Health Benefits in 2026

In 2026, studies confirm that intentionally stepping away from digital devices can significantly decrease feelings of depression and anxiety.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 3, 2026
Person finding peace in nature during a digital detox, symbolizing reduced anxiety and improved mental well-being.
Wellness

Digital Detox for Mental Well-being: What Works in 2026?

After just one week of reducing social media use, participants in a recent study saw their anxiety symptoms drop by 16.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 14, 2026