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Topic- Mental health
Arts & crafts as effective as a job for improving mental health
A new study suggests that taking part in creative activities can provide everyone with a significant wellbeing boost. Because arts and crafts are relatively affordable and accessible, the study authors said that promoting public access to artistic activities could provide a major boost to public mental health. The study reinforces benefits seen in many active-aging organizations.
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Chronic loneliness tied to increased risk of stroke
Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults' risk of stroke, according to a recent study.
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Stats: Mental wellness market to grow to $330 billion by 2027
Mental wellness is an issue for older adults, regardless of whether they have cognitive decline. Various commercial solutions have been developed, but mental disorders often are linked to environmental and social factors, as well as individual vulnerability. The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data and a new report targeting this issue in the larger context.
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Canada facing caregiving crisis: Report
A new report on caregiving in Canada provides an in-depth analysis of survey results collected in a national caregiving survey completed by more than 3,000 caregivers and care providers from across Canada. The findings are likely relevant in the US and elsewhere, as are the policy implications.
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Simple activities can help people cope with traumatic loss
Some simple activities can help people improve their mood and emotional well-being on a day-to-day basis after the traumatic loss of a loved one, a recent study suggests.
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Employee mental health programs largely ineffective
Initiatives that promote mental well-being are formally recommended for all British workers, and likely other workers, as well. But a new study suggests those initiatives, while well-meaning, are in fact missing the mark. Overall, the idea of having mental health support is positive, but individual-level interventions don't seem to be helpful, and may even be harmful, when looking at specific work situations.
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