Latest Mental Health Stories
Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption rise in recent years—especially for women
US schools aren’t ready for another pandemic
Suicide hotlines promise anonymity. Dozens of their websites send sensitive data to Facebook.
An eating disorder chatbot that gave harmful advice was taken offline. Now it’s coming back.
Psychedelics and anesthetics cause unexpected chemical reactions in the brain
How to manage anxiety in response to rejection
Primary care doctors are fed up and burnt out
Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science
AI therapists might not actually help your mental health
Baboons can recover from childhood trauma with a little help from their friends
The right amount of online scrolling could decrease your risk of dementia
Is shyness something kids feel, or something kids are?
Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far.
How to break your toxic infinite scroll habit on TikTok
4 common myths about Narcan, the ‘antidote’ to opioid overdose
Why fatigue is so common in older adults
Two alcohol recovery apps shared user data without their consent
ADHD patients face wildly different drug testing requirements
Social relationships are important to the health of aging adults
Do you never feel FOMO? Time to meet its twin, JOMO.
Seniors are struggling with chronic anxiety, but don’t seek treatment
How to cope with collective grief—and even turn it into action
Little kids drew their grim—and hopeful—reality of COVID
People use emojis to soften the blow of negative feelings
3 early spring cleaning ideas to get you out of hibernation mode
Police brutality is an unaddressed public health crisis in America
4-day work week shows big benefits for both workers and employers in UK
Teen girls and queer youth are facing a crisis of hopelessness, CDC finds
Citizen science is another great form of nature therapy
The important difference between postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression
The DOJ is investigating an AI tool that could be hurting families in Pennsylvania
Common antidepressants may blunt both pain and enjoyment
Building ChatGPT’s AI content filters devastated workers’ mental health, according to new report
Gender-affirming hormones can improve teens’ mental health and life satisfaction
Unclear regulations prevent telehealth from reaching its full potential
Popular youth mental health service faces backlash after experimenting with AI-chatbot advice
Understanding your emotions can help you manage your anxiety
A link to depression might be in your gut bacteria
As old people get sicker, assisted living facilities must adapt
4 visionaries on the history and future of psychedelic medicine
US soldiers might control weapons with their thoughts someday. Here’s why that’s complicated.
5 ways cheering for your favorite World Cup team improves your health
The most powerful health innovations of 2022
Some teenagers’ brains have been aging faster during the pandemic
Improve your focus by taking more breaks every day
The CDC has surveyed teens on their health and behavior since the ’90s—but now some states are opting out
PTSD found in 1 in 4 adults in Flint, Michigan, after water crisis
Anxiety screening is now recommended for all adults under 65
New study highlights ketamine’s promise for treatment-resistant depression
Common asthma medications may change brain matter, but don’t panic
A new generation of wearables may know when you’re stressed
A powerful combo of psilocybin and therapy might help people overcome alcohol use disorder
Combining certain opioids and commonly prescribed antidepressants may increase the risk of overdose
How to make yourself laugh
9 nature-inspired decorating tips to make your home a more relaxing space
The biggest tool we have to fight climate anxiety is community
988, the shortened National Suicide Prevention Hotline number, is live
5 healthy and productive alternatives to doomscrolling
Digital therapy companies promise to make mental health accessible—but experts are skeptical
Fireworks can trigger PTSD. Here’s how you can help yourself and others find ease.
People around the world love and grieve nature in unique ways
We may finally know how magic mushrooms help fight depression
Post-COVID psychosis is rare, but distressing
Stress and anxiety wear down your brain. Here’s how to fight back.