It can be hard to know how to comfort someone who's grieving, sick or struggling. Here, experts share actionable tips for showing up.

Our intolerance for uncertainty exists on a spectrum, but some people have higher – and more debilitating – levels of the trait

Stanford Medicine’s Vicki Harrison explains the forces impacting youth mental health today, and why it’s so important to involve teens in solutions.

Discover effective strategies to combat loneliness in today's age. Find support, connect with others, and improve your well-being. Start your journey now!

You don’t have to act as their therapist to make a meaningful difference.

The growing trend of “cold water immersion” - immersing yourself in ice baths or taking cold showers – is promoted as providing physical and mental health benefits.

Schools should prioritize mental health support for students to promote a healthy learning environment and overall well-being. Mental health issues among students have been on the rise in recent ye…

Many people are surprised when they learn they were emotionally abused as children. Maybe they kind of knew it but didn’t want to believe it or maybe they truly had no idea that what was don...

How brief encounters can change lives

Individuals with mental health problems cannot simply “snap out of it” with effort. Mental illness results from various factors including genetics, life experiences, and systemic inequa…

Because they don’t explicitly claim to diagnose or treat medical conditions, the apps aren’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

On emotional abuse & the ways people downplay it

Here are some books that talk about eating disorder.

With KOSA passed, the information i can access as a minor will be limited and censored, under the guise of “protecting me”, which is the responsibility of my parents, NOT the government…

In life, we spend a lot of our time either at home or at work—or school if we're a student. But what about all the other places we hang out when we're not at these two places? Third places are the answer.

The world’s largest brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways. The University of Essex study – led by the Department of Psychology’s Dr Megan Klabunde – uncovered a disruption in neural networks involved in self-focus and problem-solving. T

How's yours?

Daily writing promptWhat strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings?View all responses I have a literal plethora of tools at my disposal with which to combat any negative emotions… …

Qaiyaan Harcharek and Don Rearden grew up in small towns, and both have experienced much tragedy. (If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.)

Collective trauma occurs when a group of people lives through an event that shatters their sense of safety. Here's how your organization can help.

A new study finds an anti-racist intervention did not cause stress or feelings of alienation among high school students.

To "spring forward" is more damaging to our health than to "fall back," according to some surprising science.

In this blog, I have listed 15 best books for children to improve their mental health and raise awareness. The enlisted books can also be used by parents, caregivers, or teachers.

There are many different factors that can impact mental health and there are various treatment methods for mental health issues including psychotherapy, pharmacology, hospitalization, peer support,…

Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about health and wellness