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ScienceDaily (2010-09-01) -- "Mindfulness," the process of learning to become more aware of our ongoing experiences, increases well-being in adolescent boys, a new study reports.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100901111720.htm

ScienceDaily (2010-08-27) -- A group of "professional couch potatoes," as one researcher described them, has proven that even moderate exercise -- in this case walking at one's own pace for 40 minutes three times a week -- can enhance the connectivity of important brain circuits, combat declines in brain function associated with aging and increase performance on cognitive tasks

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100826141327.htm

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

Dalai Lama

"Some people won't be happy until they've pushed you to the ground. What you have to do is have the courage to stand your ground and not give them the time of day. Hold on to your power and never give it away."

Donna Schoenrock

ScienceDaily (2010-07-26) -- Forests -- and other natural, green settings -- can reduce stress, improve moods, reduce anger and aggressiveness and increase overall happiness. Forest visits may also strengthen our immune system by increasing the activity and number of natural killer cells that destroy cancer cells.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100723161221.htm
 

ScienceDaily (2010-07-08) -- Happier youths are also healthier youths, according to new research. Adolescents' positive emotions and moods, as well as their satisfaction with life, could be more important than their anxiety or depression levels for predicting their physical health, they argue.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100708122619.htm

Why People May Refuse Help When Depressed

"Depression is not sobbing and crying and giving vent,

“At every crisis in one's life,

Introduction to Therapy4help Blog  Hello.  Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.  I am thrilled and excited at the prospect of this website, blog and new adventure.  My hope and intention is to attract people who are genuinely interested in strengthening this community through sharing their own personal struggles, stories, experiences and in sharing up-to-date information on psychological health and wellness

ScienceDaily (2010-07-01) -- A worldwide survey of more than 136,000 people in 132 countries included questions about happiness and income, and the results reveal that while life satisfaction usually rises with income, positive feelings don't necessarily follow, researchers report.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100701072652.htm