Whether it’s microbes in the dirt or fresh air—or both—researchers do know this: Gardening is strong medicine. By Dr. Daphne MillerFamily physician, science writer, and clinical Professor Gardening is my…
We envisage a future in which sleep is a routine target for reducing or preventing symptoms of mental illness, both in psychiatric settings and people’s homes. By Dr. Scott CairneyAssociate Professor of Psychology University of York By Dr. Aidan J HornerAssociate Professor in Psychology…
Student-led organizations are bringing mental illness into the light to lower the suicide rates of young people. By Donna Jackel They tell us from the time we’re youngTo hide the…
Physical well-being depends on more than keeping our bodies fit. Emotions and the people who come into our lives matter just as much. By Dr. Gabor MatéRenowned speaker and bestselling…
The Dutch art of niksen—intentionally doing nothing, letting the mind wander—is much needed in our over-scheduled lives. By Ruth TerryAward-winning freelance journalist By Olga MeckingWriter, journalist, and occasional translator Introduction We…
While a cup of joe or a brief nap during an all-nighter might help you feel a little more alert, it won’t offset cognitive impairments from sleep deprivation when you’re performing complex tasks. By Dr. Kimberly FennProfessor of PsychologyMichigan State University Introduction There…
The way jobs are structured affects employee mental health, an analysis of more than 18,000 workers shows. By Dr. Monica WangAssociate Professor of Public HealthBoston University Introduction When employees don’t have…
Years of living with a mental health condition has made artist Rachel Rowan Olive an expert – she, and not her GP, has a detailed knowledge of what works best…
Artist Daniel Regan tells the deeply personal story of his own mental health journey, including self-harming in his teens, his time in a psychiatric hospital and undergoing intensive psychotherapy. By…
In order to lessen the strain on campus counseling centers, colleges must take a more preventive and ‘population’ approach to mental health, an expert argues. By Dr. Marty Swanbrow BeckerAssociate ProfessorFlorida State University Introduction When college students seek help for a…
