
mental health
Thinking too much about mistakes can lead to avoidance
March 18, 2026 • 2 min. readTexas A&M University brain study highlights the link between emotional responses to errors and future anxiety.
Life after landfall: How childbirth in a hurricane led to postdisaster mental health discoveries
Jan. 29, 2026 • 9 min. readA Texas A&M-Galveston researcher’s personal experience led her to look into how natural disasters affect mental health and how to help.
Smoking-reduction strategies could ease loneliness and social isolation
Jan. 5, 2026 • 4 min. readA comprehensive framework that successfully reduced tobacco use could offer a roadmap for addressing the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness.
Addressing PTSD and mental health challenges among America’s first responders
Dec. 4, 2025 • 7 min. readTexas A&M researcher leads efforts to understand trauma, reduce stigma and develop tailored support for frontline heroes.
Season of thanks and trials: The power of practicing gratitude
Nov. 25, 2025 • 5 min. readMental health experts offer strategies for overcoming the holiday blues.
Indoor hydroponic gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients
Nov. 3, 2025 • 3 min. readA study found significant improvements in well-being and diet through gardening, highlighting the potential for broader health benefits.
Online connections hold double-edged impact on teen mental health, Texas A&M study finds
Oct. 24, 2025 • 5 min. readA comprehensive research review reveals that online friendships can both support and undermine adolescent well-being.
Study: Exercise lowers risk of depression and sleep problems in older smokers
Sep. 26, 2025 • 3 min. readNew research from Texas A&M University's School of Public Health links physical activity to benefits in mental health and rest.
Uncertainty Remains, But More Turn To Cannabis For Chronic Health Issues
Aug. 1, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M–led research links pain, stress and multiple health diagnoses to increasing cannabis use, raising concerns about health risks.
Psychologist Offers Guidance For Families Coping with Trauma
July 11, 2025 • 3 min. readDr. Anka Vujanovic shares strategies for helping children and communities recover emotionally following a disaster.
