How food cravings trigger your brain's reward system and affect mental health
How food cravings trigger your brain's reward system and affect mental health

During challenging times, we often turn to comfort food for reassurance. After heartbreak, we crave something sweet, and at other times, cravings seem to appear out of nowhere. Cravings arent exclusive to womens PMS phase; men experience them too. Some even talk about sharing pregnancy cravings...

Gut microbiota linked to stress regulation and mental health
Gut microbiota linked to stress regulation and mental health

A latest study has revealed the critical role of gut bacteria in regulating stress responses through interactions with the bodys circadian rhythms. The findings pave the way for the development of new microbial-based medicines to help people better manage stress-related mental health problems,...

Experts urge support for primary students' mental health post-protests
Experts urge support for primary students' mental health post-protests

After the recent student protests, primary-level students are showing more concerns, which is affecting their behavior. Experts are advising the relevant authorities to work together on initiatives to support the mental health of these students. During a discussion titled Improvement of...

Conflict in Congo raises mental health issues
Conflict in Congo raises mental health issues

Years of conflict in eastern Congo have resulted in a serious mental health crisis, with aid organizations noting a substantial increase in people seeking assistance as violence escalates. From January to June, the number of individuals receiving psychosocial support around Goma rose more than...