The Ways We Are Healed by Nature (Even Houseplants)
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 give Companionship, Cuddles and joy – and also Unavoidable Stresses
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…
How to Decolonize Mental Health Treatment for BIPOC
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…
Five Reasons to Share Your Mental Health Struggles
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…
What Happens When We Reconnect With Nature
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…
Celebrating our soft toys
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…
The joy of Birdwatching: Research Shows it can Improve Mental Health and Foster a Sense of Wellbeing
Twitching can help promote feelings of positivity, improve mood and foster an affinity with nature. By Dr. Jolanta BurkeSenior Lecturer, Centre for Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences Introduction The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been…
How the Mental Health System Fails Black People
After years of mental health struggles, Rianna Walcott decided to ask her GP for help. What happened next left her wondering whether racial bias is preventing Black women from accessing…
For a Healthier Society, Ditch the Myth of Normal
Celebrated physician Gabor Maté on how our toxic culture is making us ill. By Travis LupickAuthor and award-winning journalist A typical American life in 2022 might include spending 50 hours a week…
When Is Divorce Good for Women?
Recent research and memoirs have a message: Ending bad marriages can dramatically improve women’s mental and even physical health. By Vicki LarsonLongtime award-winning journalist, author of Not Too Old for That:…
