Mental Health
Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits
When you think about the word “art,” what comes to mind? A child’s artwork pinned to the fridge? A favorite…
Social media warning labels and school cell phone bans: Do they unlock better youth mental health?
This week, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for health warnings on social media for younger users. This…
Obsessed with Control: Addressing Perfectionism and Codependence
For some, asking for help feels like a threat; the need to do so invariably makes them feel inferior. “Why…
Heat exposure during pregnancy can lead to a lifetime of health problems
Climate change is one of the greatest public health threats humanity has ever faced. Global warming is part of this…
Do you have a mental illness? Why some people answer ‘yes’, even if they haven’t been diagnosed
Mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders have become more prevalent, especially among young people. Demand for treatment is…
Abortion bans are changing what it means to be young in America
Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of identity formation, when young people figure out who they are and who…
Suicide threats are a weapon of family violence. How can police balance mental health needs with protecting victims?
It’s relatively common for perpetrators of family violence to threaten suicide to control a victim-survivor’s actions. A study by the…
Many people get withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop antidepressants. So how can you safely stop?
Around one in seven Australians take antidepressants. The decision to start is often made in a time of crisis, with…
Does mental illness beget great poetry? These 4 poets exposed the sickness of a society that sought to contain them
The publication last year of Steven M. Weine’s Best Minds: How Allen Ginsberg Made Revolutionary Poetry from Madness has…
Simply looking at greenery can boost mental health – new research
It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. But a new…