Mental health

Editor’s note: Some readers may find the details in the story below disturbing. The family of a Brandeis University student who died by suicide on campus has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that the university was grossly negligent in its response to calls that the sophomore may be in danger in the hours before their death. The lawsuit, filed...

Anxiety is at an all-time high for many people during a chaotic election season.

In October 2024, Ron Gutman visited Bhutan to learn more about human happiness. He is an adjunct Stanford professor, inventor, author, entrepreneur and speaker.

The holiday season can be the most difficult time of the year for many people. Dr. Ximena Sanchez-Samper, a board-certified psychiatrist from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, shares practical tips to help you prioritize your mental health and manage holiday stress.

“It may seem like every interaction with your kid is an opportunity to mess them up forever. And that’s just not true.”

A sense of election burnout is settling in for many Americans. Political advertisements and text messages have bombarded voters for months, and psychologists say they’re seeing the side effects show up in their sessions. “The information is very heavy, it’s very emotional, people care a lot about the issues,” said Dr. Janna Koretz. “I definitely have patients coming into session,...

The viral interaction between Andrew Garfield and Elmo shows how to handle loss yourself and how to comfort someone who is in mourning, one expert says.

Stanford University says the psychologist behind the controversial “Stanford Prison Experiment” has died.

Just over 4% of American adults have a diagnosis of ADHD, but a much larger number of people suspect they also have the disorder.

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day and Dr. Lauren Leone has several tips on how you can take care of yourself with tools found right at home. 

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As communities recover from the devastation of two major hurricanes, many face an emotional toll that extends beyond the physical damage. Hurricane Milton struck Florida just a week and a half after Hurricane Helene, leaving a path of destruction—and heightened stress and grief. The emotional impact is affecting people as far away as Boston, where so many have a...

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams shared a powerful message for World Mental Health Day while discussing her experience with PTSD and depression.

Scott Mautz, a former senior executive, has spent 30 years studying what makes people mentally strong. Here’s how parents can help kids build mental strength.

U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history. Preliminary data shows that a little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported in 2023.

Experts agree that the new features might net positive changes, but its too early to really tell.

Spotting the signs of burnout is key for preventing it, or reversing it. Here are three categories of burnout symptoms and how to manage them.

While giving his morning report on Monday, Byrne informed viewers that he was “going to need to stop for a second” because he was having a

The unprecedented mental health crisis for children in the United States often surfaces where they spend much of their days: school. With that in mind, Google’s philanthropic arm is directly financing high school wellbeing projects on a classroom crowdfunding platform.

Tracey Tee founded Moms on Mushrooms, a group where moms discuss their experiences taking psilocybin mushrooms for mental health. Research shows it may work.

With families around the country preparing to go back to school, there is promising news about teen mental health: Girls seem to be feeling a little better.

“Menty B” is Gen Z slang for “mental breakdown.” It’s a carefree term, but it shows how seriously many teens value their mental health.