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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
