Mental Health

Books are becoming a key part of disaster recovery, helping toddlers—and their parents—cope with increasing hurricanes, earthquakes and wildfires

“Bed rotting,” or staying in bed all day, has been touted as a self-care routine on TikTok, but it might actually make you feel worse. Here’s why that happens and how you can snap out of it

Learning to observe bodily sensation is a powerful strategy for improving mental health

Amid a mounting mental health crisis among farmers, experts are working to make help more accessible

Individual interventions for burnout don’t work. Researchers explain why.

Tianeptine, an addictive drug at high doses, is being sold as a dietary supplement in gas stations and convenient stores. But such products could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs

Jen Golbeck, “dog mom” to a group of golden retrievers called the Golden Ratio on social media, talks about the science of the bond between humans and their dogs and all the ways that the canines benefit people

The allergy and asthma drug montelukast, also known as Singulair, can cause psychiatric side effects—and researchers aren’t sure why

A deep dive into one scholar’s correspondence shows society prefers blame and punishment over protecting children from sexual violence

Preventing initial episodes might stop depression from becoming a disabling chronic condition

Renowned physician Gabor Maté ruminates on trauma and Jewishness at a time of conflict

A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media