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:…
Why Diversity in Nature Could be the key to Mental Wellbeing
Protect wildlife to promote better mental health. By Dr. Andrea MechelliProfessor of Early Intervention in Mental Health King’s College London Introduction By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our…
What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
New research is exploring the connection between the foods we eat and our feelings of depression, anxiety, and happiness. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center…
Want to Boost your Memory and mood? Take a nap, but keep it Short
We’re told to have power naps to keep us safe on the road and improve our alertness if we’ve had insufficient sleep. By Dr. Nicole LovatoAssociate Professor, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health Flinders University By Dr. Leon LackEmeritus Professor of…
Picturing Mental Health
Over six years, Ron Hampshire produced a series of works at the art studio in Netherne psychiatric hospital. Do these artworks reflect the improvement in his mental health over that…
How to Support Mental Health in People with Autism
A new study suggests that autistic individuals have higher levels of stress and depression when they don’t feel accepted. By Jenara NerenbergJournalist, producer, speaker, and founder of The Neurodiversity Project…
The Curious Case of the Antidepressant, Anti-Anxiety Backyard Garden
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…
Insomnia: how Chronic Sleep Problems can lead to a Spiralling Decline in Mental Health
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…
How College Students Are Resisting the Mental-Illness Stigma
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…
