mental health

America might be in the throes of a loneliness epidemic, but cultivating wisdom can help.

Researchers have changed their tune on how the disorders develop.

About a quarter of victims’ lost time was avoidable.

The billionaire entrepreneur predicts the rise of technology will soon force society to rethink the modern work week.

Childhood trauma can affect a child’s brain in dramatic ways for the rest of their lives.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is updated for the 21st century in a new study.

You can incorporate these science-backed activities into your evening routine tonight.

Who would have thought that endlessly comparing your life to others would make you feel bad?

The first list of antidepressant food scores restructures the “standard” American diet.

Researchers find out why some people believe utter BS.

Schadenfreude is a common feeling, but not all of it is the same.

It’s not just a case of “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”

Bishop Jahwar saw first-hand that prison often doesn’t work as intended.

Is the appendix a useless organ, an immune system benefactor, a Parkinson’s disease instigator, or all of the above?

Pleasure is not just about experiencing an enjoyable moment. It also involves anticipation – a connection between one’s present and future selves.

They’re at a higher risk for depression, weekend binge drinking, and unnecessary dieting.

In a study that might enable earlier diagnosis, neuroscientists find abnormal brain connections that can predict onset of psychotic episodes.

More research is needed into people who experience “high functioning after depression.”

Culture determines how mental illness or aberrant mental behavior is viewed and dealt with.

Beyond trigger warnings and safe spaces lies an entire population that espouses victimhood in all walks of life.

Did you know? Looped music has been used a means of torture.

Meditation with a mystical edge? Don’t knock magick ’til you’ve tried it.

Is microdosing magic truffles a way to unlock your creative potential? That’s long been anecdotal, but the evidence is coming.

A joint study from U.S. and U.K. universities shows promising results in reducing the rate of cognitive decline.

Drinking home alone in your underwear just might be what you need to be as relaxed as the Finnish.

New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences used survey data from 2 million Americans to examine the links between climate change and mental health issues.

Traveling to Mars is going to be hard. Not going completely bonkers when we’re there may be even harder.

The surprisingly simple treatment could prove promising for doctors and patients seeking to treat depression without medication.

What can parents and friends of trans people do to help them beat the dismal mental health and suicide statistics? A lot, says Elijah Nealy.

His guiding spirit Thomas helped the author make better financial decisions and take care of his health.