Brenna N. Renn In The News
Psychreg
A recent study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, has highlighted the potential of a popular digital mental health intervention, Sanvello, in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, The findings from the randomised clinical trial offer hope for those struggling with mental health conditions, particularly in a world where access to traditional therapies can be limited.
Woman's World
Let’s face it: Being sick or injured isn’t fun. Whether it’s a bad cold or you’re recovering from surgery, being down for the count can cause you to sink into a depression after an illness. Fortunately, there are some simple steps that can help lift your spirits. Here, doctors reveal why you may experience depression after an illness, signs it’s more than just “the blues” and how to restore your sunny mood while you’re on the mend.
Prevention
Experts share what’s normal and when you should be concerned.
Medium
Alzheimer's disease—the most common type of dementia—affects roughly one in nine people age 65 and older in the U.S., the Alzheimer's Association reports. And many people experience mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as they age, which can be "a midway point between normal cognitive aging and dementia," Brenna Renn, PhD and assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the ҳ| 鶹ýӳ, tells Best Life.
Insider
The antidote to doom-scrolling yourself into oblivion? Senior living TikTok. Senior living accounts on TikTok allow people who live in assisted living facilities to share their knowledge, experience, and humor with the world. While it's unclear just how many of these accounts exist, the hashtag #seniorliving has been used 103.6 million times, and the hashtag #seniorlivingcommunity has been used 8.9 million times.