Mental Health

Get the most out of journaling with these science-backed methods.

A silent epidemic highlights how anxiety and depression are sweeping through a generation of American youth.

Stepping away from screens is often easy. The real challenge is learning how to return without slipping back into old habits.

Cocoa can help reduce symptoms of depression and improve mood, especially when you’re under stress, so opting for chocolate with a higher cocoa percentage is your best bet. How much ...

More than just companions, our furry friends bring a multitude of health benefits.

Puttering. Tinkering. Fussing around. Whatever you call them, these informal activities are different from exercise or household chores in one important way: They’re not about being productive. Far from being ...

The findings highlight how visible metrics and unpredictable rewards may shape posting behavior and keep users engaged.

Researchers in Milan used virtual reality to test whether years of Instagram use affects how people recognize their own face.

Ten minutes of journaling changes what shows up on a brain scan. Researchers have studied this for 40 years and still can't fully explain why something this simple works so ...

Dried herbs and rock salt come together in an easy, fragrant DIY eye pillow for moments when your senses need a reset.

Trauma leaves its mark not just on the mind but deep in the body—and the range of tools now available to treat it reflects just how complex that reality is. ...

A cardiologist set out to measure the effects of music on the human body, but the strongest finding wasn't in the music itself. It was the silence he'd inserted between ...

Kratom is easy to obtain without a prescription and is often marketed as a natural remedy, leading more people to try it.

What if the limits you place on yourself aren't really yours – but simply predictions your brain has learned to make?

Experts are finding that strict sun avoidance is counterproductive.

The term 'somatic therapy' is derived from the Greek word 'soma,' which means body, and the practice encourages people to tune into physical sensations.

New research points toward a biologically distinct subtype of depression, and a common blood test that could identify it.

New data on perfectionism's steady rise and broader associations prompt a closer look at the expectations of self and society.

Poetry's rhythm, metaphor, and imagery can reduce stress, build resilience, and improve mental health.

You need to stop scrolling. The problem is that many of us simply can't. The next thing is always one swipe away, even when we don't know what we're looking ...

It's in your salad dressing, your bread, your baby's formula, your snacks. It goes by dozens of names on food labels—natural flavors, hydrolyzed protein, hydrolyzed soy protein. And according to ...

A new study found remote workers experienced greater psychological distress and social isolation than in-person workers.

Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol.

Large study finds mental and heart health are closely linked.

A meta-analysis found that repeating the same psychiatric assessment often produced different results, underscoring the complexity of diagnosing mental health.

A study of 632 twin pairs found that different parental treatment is linked to anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral problems in children.

Cooling, invigorating, and easy to grow, peppermint has been used for centuries to refresh both mind and spirit.