Psychology Around the Net: November 7, 2015

Good Nutrition is Important in Depression, but Often Overlooked

Happy Saturday, Psych Central readers!

This week, we’ve got the latest on omega-3 supplements and depression (do they or do they NOT work?!), simple ways to boost your happiness (that aren’t all about YOU), information on “brain dumps” and how you can regularly perform one to boost your own productivity, and more.

Enjoy!

Omega 3 Supplements Don’t Help With Depression: Although some past studies have suggested the opposite, researchers in the U.K. have found little evidence that omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish oil supplements, have any meaningful effects for people with depression.

3 Simple Habits to Boost Your Happiness: HINT: It’s not all about you!

Moving During Childhood Linked to Poor Mental Health: Could changing addresses during childhood cause children to experience mental health problems? Once Irish study suggests so.

Positive Psychology May Cut Burnout in Psychiatric Nurses: “Nursing staff on an inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit in Michigan hope to build resiliency and reduce burnout among coworkers through positive psychology and character strength exercises, and the effort has been well received.”

7 Things Your Friend With Anxiety Wants You to Know: You really might not understand just how much your support means.

The Value of an End-of-the-Week ‘Brain Dump’: A “brain dump” could help you regain control of productivity at home and work.

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