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It’s What You Really Needed, But Never Received

Reading and listening to books has been shown to have many mental health benefits, including increasing empathy, reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and reducing the stress associated with social media. Learn how books benefit you—plus ways to include more reading in your day.

Students are struggling with loneliness, stress and wellbeing. Learn how friends contribute to mental health, performance and success in some powerful ways.

When we share our stories and our experiences, we dismantle the stigma and shame that keeps so many silent and hurting.

Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #181

Dr Kaitlin Sanzone discusses tips for creating a safety plan for mental health crises.

Explore healing self-hatred after childhood abuse and discover how to embrace your survival responses and find peace.

Evolution has granted humans the ability to form friendships with strangers. With a little wisdom and intentionality, this natural endowment can be cultivated further.

The Grief Nobody Warns You About When You Start Healing

Australian psychologists discovered why self-forgiveness can be so hard for some – even when we know it might benefit our mental health.

Kindness is often spoken about as a moral choice, a personality trait, or a social nicety. Something we should do. Something that makes us “nice people.” But

Simply looking at visual art can measurably improve mental well-being, according to a new international review of psychological research.

Behavioral health care has surged to represent 40 % of all medical expenditures for U.S. children in 2022, nearly doubling from 22 % in 2011, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers found that pediatric behavioral health expenditures totaled $41.8 billion in 2022, with families paying $2.9 billion out-of-pocket.

An interview & book giveaway with Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly about their new book "Somebody should do something"

The share of people with severe mental illness in state psychiatric hospitals accused of serious crimes has risen steeply. The shift has all but halted the possibility of care before a catastrophic crisis.

Understanding shame, self-blame, and the nervous system’s role in healing

Explore the power of small wins in recovery. These victories build resilience and remind us of progress in healing journeys.

Dissociation is the brain’s way of protecting itself from overwhelming stress or emotion

Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #180

Explore insights on how to forgive yourself, overcome roadblocks, and cultivate ongoing self-compassion for a more fulfilling, confident life.

Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Discover how interpersonal neurobiology explains why safe relationships can calm your nervous system.

The holiday season often highlights the spirit of gift-giving to our loved ones. The holiday season is also a good time to tap into the benefits of donating, which extend far beyond the season. Whe…

It has the power to stimulate the body's reward system, and might also help experimental drugs reach the brain.

While the holidays are eagerly anticipated by most, many Americans say their stress increases during this time of year. According to a 2023 survey of 22,061 adults by the American Psychological Association, 89% of U.S. adults say something causes them stress during the holiday season, with the most common reasons being financial worries (58%), gift-giving (40%), missing family or loved ones (38%), and having too much to do (32%).

This feels like a small hand being raised in the corner of a deafening room, trying to point out the obvious. We're only human. We need a break. That unsettled feeling you get every day at work might not be imposter syndrome or everyday stress, but the sheer exhaustion of knowing that you can never pause and focus on getting work done. The skills and knowledge you have now will be worthless tomorrow.

Welcome to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Podcast Channel, the official podcast home for Strong Talk, Ask Dr. Jill, and Elevating Voices—three unique series focused on mental health, suicide prevention, and health equity. Strong Talk is hosted by Vic Armstrong, AFSP’s Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement. Each episode features in-depth conversations with mental health experts, advocates, and leaders about the challenges and solutions to making mental healthcare accessible to all. Ask Dr. Jill features Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, AFSP’s Senior Vice President of Research, answering real mental health questions with the latest scientific research and help from fellow experts in the field. Elevating Voices is a roundtable discussion series hosted by Vic Armstrong. Each episode brings together members of diverse communities to uncover the unique mental health challenges they face, and discuss strategies for solving them.  The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is America’s leading suicide prevention organization and the largest private funder of suicide prevention research, with local chapters in all 50 states., D.C. and Puerto Rico. AFSP offers education, loss support, and advocacy programs and events nationwide, including the Out of the Darkness Walks. You can learn more at AFSP.org.  For other forms of support, including resources for survivors of suicide loss, what to do if you’re worried about someone, and guidance if you’ve survived a suicide attempt, visit AFSP’s Get Help page: afsp.org/get-help If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for free, 24/7, to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not necessarily reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.