Knowing which kind of provider to see and how to access help can be half the battle. By Dr. Bryan CochranProfessor of Psychology and Director of Clinical Training University of Montana Introduction The percentage of Americans seeking mental…
Traditional treatments for PTSD, such as talk therapy and medication, do work for some veterans. But service dogs can make a difference when those methods fall short. By Dr. Leanne NieforthAssistant ProfessorPurdue University By Dr. Marguerite…
Both involve feeling uncomfortable in social situations. But one can be debilitating. By Dr. Kayla SteelePostdoctoral research fellow and clinical psychologist UNSW Sydney By Dr. Jill NewbyProfessor, NHMRC Emerging Leader & Clinical PsychologistUNSW…
Research suggests that being around trees is good for our mental and social well-being. By Jill SuttieFree-lance journalist and a staff writer Introduction I love trees and am not immune to…
Green growing things heal us in surprising ways. Communities are trying to bring plant life to areas that lack it. By Natalie Slivinski Introduction In some of my earliest memories,…
Pets often become an integral part of the family system, and some people say their bond to their pet is akin to that of a human child. By Emily HemendingerAssistant Professor of Psychiatry University…
By Gabes TorresPsychotherapist, organizer, and artist Note: Whenever you read the terms BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), racialized people, and racially marginalized, I mean them synonymously while understanding the…
Talking about mental health can help us reduce stigma and find support and connection. By Dr. Summer AllenScience writer and editor Introduction Now, more than ever, we need to help people—and…
Research is discovering all the different ways that nature benefits our well-being, health, and relationships. By Kristophe GreenSenior Psychology majorUniversity of California, Berkeley By Dr. Dacher KeltnerFounding director of the…
Tossing and turning night after night, no matter what she tried, Elspeth Wilson could not sleep. That’s until her partner bought her a teddy bear. Since then, Elspeth has snuggled…
