Mental Health

Cyclic breathing: Why experts say just 5 minutes a day can reduce stress

Feeling insecure? 5 science-backed strategies could help break the cycle

Use these 3 expert-backed tips to combat the remote-work blues
Covid-19-related stress caused some young people’s brains to age too fast — study
One style of social media use makes you feel better than any other — it’s not what you think
Practicing one whimsical activity may stave off brain aging — study
Is Dry January effective? An expert explains the problem with trendy sobriety
How 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' led to the discovery of a real brain condition
This neuroscientist taught brain cells to play Pong — and shifted how we view human intelligence forever
Some people really do feel more hungover than others — genetics could help reveal why
Are you exhausted or just tired? Experts explain the unique condition and how to combat it
Do genetics determine how you respond to psychedelics? A recent study suggests they might
This neuroscientist’s breakthrough experiment could herald a new era of psychiatry
The benefits of procrastinating, according to a behavioral scientist
Brain activity may help unravel why some people feel disconnected from themselves
How Colorado’s radical decriminalization could shape the future of legal psychedelics
Depression study reveals a critical difference between men and women
Why is everyone getting sick right now? How Covid lockdowns may affect our immune systems
We need to start treating grieving for our pets seriously — therapists can help
Stressed-out stomach? Try 2 psychology hacks to boost gut health
Introverts and the holidays: How to recharge your social battery
Happiness study finds a huge contrast between 2 types of people — which are you?
Check your thermostat: Cold homes come with serious mental health risks
Mindfulness meditation may be just as effective as anxiety medication — study
How years of opioid use damage your gut — and so much more
How to unblock your creativity: Scientists say this bad habit can help
Study finds a link between being a cat person and improved mental health
What is ganzflicker? The strange history of hallucinating without drugs
Pumpkin seeds may boost brain health in 4 crucial ways
Researchers discover a compound that may work as a fast antidepressant
Meditation literally changes how your brain's neurons move
Emotion regulation: Experts explain when this TikTok mental health trend can help
Superhero Therapy: How one Chernobyl survivor is helping Ukrainians today
The science behind hangry — and what to do about it (besides eating)
Does mindfulness change the brain? Research fractures structural hypothesis
Grief experts reveal a new word for social loss — and 3 strategies to heal
LSD-like drug may treat depression without the "trip" effect — mouse study
An antidote to heartbreak? Science reveals how to hack loneliness
Having this many nightmares a week may be tied to extreme brain aging
New study disputes a common belief about treating trauma-linked depression
The 14 best desk toys
Why you shouldn't sleep in on the weekend (sorry)
Is ketamine the secret to treating depression? Studies reveal its potential
How to help a loved one through a medical crisis
Scientists know why we are so indecisive — and how to get over it
Need to use 988? 4 key questions about the new mental health crisis hotline, answered
Psychological distress may increase your odds of getting long Covid, study finds
Brain signatures tied to appetite could reveal new treatments for depression
Scientists finally know why we get distracted — and how we can stay on track
Being the only one masked in the office can be hard. A psychiatrist suggests these tips