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Time and time again, art has proven a significant way to benefit mental health. Art can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while also promoting emotional expression, self-awareness, and a sense of well-being. With May being Mental Health Awareness month, I encourage you to find an art form that helps with your mental health this month, […]

Still kicking after all these years.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares titles focused on self-care, emotional wellness and navigating complex relationships.

Because being there for each other matters. But knowing when — and how — to ask for backup matters just as much.

Every death is someone’s son, husband, or father.

💞 Embracing Emotions and Supporting Each Other 💞 Life isn’t always smooth sailing, and it’s okay to feel upset, overwhelmed, or not yourself. These feelings are part of being human—not something to…

When being told to ‘stay positive’ only makes it lonelier.

We don’t heal alone. This Mental Health Awareness Month, discover why connection is your most powerful, overlooked mental health tool.

Or restart a relationship? Or make someone like me? Social mysteries explained (by science)!

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Mental Healthcare in the US is only going to get worse and we need to talk about it.

A year ago, I dove into mental health reporting and felt overwhelmed. The systems seemed convoluted — and that’s not just a feeling, it’s fact.

Even as many politicians push for more regional or local mental health services, many residents wind up waiting in jails for months in order to get any type of psychiatric care.

Q&A with Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love with Questions: A New Way to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.

If you have five close friends, one of them is likely to experience a mental health disorder this year. Would that friend feel comfortable talking to you if they needed help? Would a family member? Your attitude toward mental health makes a difference.

A Red Sox player was heckled in Cleveland about his struggles with mental health. Local experts say stigma and shame prevent people from seeking help.

Advocates say this would “significantly impact” crucial mental services for queer and trans youth.

By Mattea Kramer and Sean Fogler ( Tomdispatch.com ) - The United States has been in the throes of a …

I’m a doctor who treats dying patients. People with mental illness who get trapped in the criminal justice system are facing tragic consequences.

Those of you who know me personally are aware that my son Nikolai passed away in November. Our family has been navigating this unimaginable loss, and while everyone’s grief is unique, I wanted to share a few tips for those who may want to support someone going through it. One thing that has been instrumental […]

The effects of childhood exposure to poor air quality may be small for the individual, but at a population level, they could have major consequences on the workforce.

What the proposed HHS reorg means for mental health and addiction

As we age, the opportunities for social interaction can significantly diminish, especially for seniors.

In 2023, a striking proportion of adults in the United States found themselves burdened by medical debt, with more than one in seven reporting that they carried such financial obligations. This growing phenomenon, uncovered through a recent comprehensive survey, has profound

It feels very tempting to cocoon myself in relaxing hobbies to spare my mental health.

Feeling exhausted? There's more than one way to rest—and you might not be addressing them all.

A classic example of sending the wrong message

For decades, politicians and gun lobbying organizations have perpetuated the notion that mental health issues drive mass violence. A new study is challenging that narrative, though, showing that, rather than causing acts of violence, exposure to gun violence increased rates of depression among respondents and led to higher use of mental health services.  The study, […]