Live Each Day Like It’s Your … First?
Five reasons “live each day like it’s your last” is the worst advice ever. By Dr. Roman KrznaricPublic Philosopher and Former Political Scientist Introduction Ever been to a Death Cafe? They’ve been…
Feeling Anxious Makes it Harder to Stop Feeling Anxious
Anxious people tend to perceive their world in a more threatening way. By Dr. Adam HeenanPhD Candidate in Clinical PsychologyQueen’s University, Ontario Introduction Anxious people tend to perceive their world in a more…
Laughing is Good for Your Mind and Your Body
laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health. By Dr. Janet M. GibsonProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyGrinnell College Introduction Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture…
How Exercise Boosts the Brain and Mental Health
Working out buffs up the body — and perhaps the mind, too. By Bob HolmesScience Writer Introduction Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety aren’t easy to treat. Medications…
The Right to Mental Health and the Importance of Self-Care
Being healthy is more than just surviving. By Lindsey Reid Introduction While it seems that most people today would agree that taking care of one’s mental health is important, it…
Brain Scans Shed Light on PTSD but Cannot Diagnose It
The brain can do a lot, but it is vulnerable, especially to traumatic events. Introduction Celebrities and public figures have recently been more open about mental health conditions they deal with.…
A Magnetic Therapy for Depression Gains Precision
Tailoring the treatment to individual brains may improve results. By Dr. Phil JaeklNeuroscientist and Science Writer Introduction In the mid-1970s, a British researcher named Anthony Barker wanted to measure the…
A Shortage of Mental Health Care for Young People
Millions of young people in the US are suffering, and navigating the mental health care system can be disheartening. By Dr. Steven BerkowitzProfessor of PsychiatryUniversity of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus Introduction The hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old…
Anxiety Can Often Be a Drag on Creativity
A psychiatrist explains the many ways anxiety can hinder, color or compel creativity. By Dr. Arash JavanbakhtAssociate Professor of PsychiatryWayne State University Introduction In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect about one-third…
Your Mental Dictionary: How the Brain Stores and Retrieves Words
Most people can draw from tens of thousands of words in their memory within milliseconds. By Dr. Nichol CastroAssistant Professor of Communicative Disorders and SciencesUniversity at Buffalo Introduction The days…
