therapy

Lifestyle

How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot

Commuters are invited to share their thoughts, fears and dreams on the open wall, creating a collective expression of the city’s heart and mind.

13/11/2024

Health news

Bright light therapy found to work treating other types of depression

Bright light therapy is a promising early treatment for patients with non-seasonal depression, a new analysis found.

02/10/2024

Health news

Throat cancer survivors form choir in Croatia to combat stigma

They may sound different compared to typical choirs, but audiences still love them.

29/09/2024

Culture news

'It's very moving': How music therapy can help with dementia

A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city.

08/05/2024

Health news

Interacting with a dog can provide stress relief, study finds

Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and concentration, a new study has found.

13/03/2024

Nature

Cat therapy: How this amputee feline helps her owner and others

There’s abundant research on other therapy animals like dogs but there’s often a ‘shock factor’ involved with therapy cats because many don’t know they exist.

24/12/2023

wellbeing

Feeling stressed? You can cuddle cows to relieve anxiety at this farm

Visitors are flocking to Dumble Farm in Yorkshire, UK, to harness the potential mental health benefits of being up close with their furry residents.

04/12/2023

Art

Meet the animal rescue shelter hosting an auction of art made by dogs

Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC).

29/11/2023

Design

Meet the man who used art therapy in an Italian town to help his son

To celebrate World Mental Health Day, the international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, we bring you the story of Giovanni Casale, who came up with the idea of transforming his ancestral town into an art therapy project for his son.

10/10/2023

Health news

What is 'scrambler therapy' and how could it help millions in pain?

"Scrambler therapy," a non-invasive treatment that uses electrodes, has been found to be effective among 80 to 90 per cent of chronic pain patients.

26/08/2023

wellbeing

Those recovering from depression focus more on negative, study shows

More than half of people experiencing their first episode of major depression will experience a relapse.

24/08/2023

Experiences

What’s it like to visit a CBD spa? I went to the Algarve to find out

Cannabis-derived CBD is taking the spa world by storm. I tried Portugal’s first CBD spa to find out how it all works.

10/06/2023

Culture news

The vocal coach using drama techniques to improve people's lives

Sam Malone is a professional vocal coach but instead of just working with actors, he's expanded his practice to therapeutic and business clients.

23/04/2023

Lifestyle

How can we teach children about death?

John Adams' mother died when he was 12. Now a funeral director, he's leading a campaign to get lessons in bereavement in UK schools.

21/02/2023

Culture news

What happens to our grief when an online friend dies?

More and more of our relationships with people are entirely online. But how do we cope when an online friend dies?

08/08/2022

Greece

On Greek island, bees help people with mental health issues

The Leros cooperative employs 13 salaried workers, supervised by specialist beekeepers, in addition to a team of nurses and occupational therapists from the island's psychiatric hospital.

12/06/2022

Experiences

This hotel claims to heal women's broken hearts....for €2,500

The retreat also claims it can help you spot narcissists and avoid them forever.

31/03/2022

Green News

This zoo uses wild animals for therapy - but is it safe?

Cuba's National Zoo runs animal therapy sessions using endangered species, but PETA says the programme is harmful and dangerous.

03/02/2022