Mental Health

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.

A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.

A ketogenic diet may target metabolic dysfunction in mental illness and the side effects of their medications.

American mothers have never had access to more parenting information, but they have also never been more alone.

Acts of kindness may be one of the most effective antidotes to dementia.

In an operating room, where seconds matter and mistakes can cost lives, one physician says the greatest threat isn’t complexity—it’s distraction. Dr. Neil E. Farber spent decades as a pediatric ...

House calls have made a virtual comeback, but can they replace in-person visits?

Beyond cholesterol, what tests paint a more reliable picture of heart disease risk? Is cutting out red meat really the “health measure” that we’ve been told? In this episode of ...

New research shows that listening to natural local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.

Social rejection activates many of the same neural pathways as physical pain.

What if trauma isn’t just something we remember—but something the body learns? In this Vital Signs interview, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin points to a growing gap in mental ...