Feeling distracted? Here’s what to consider besides ADHD.
Some people who feel distracted believe they have ADHD. But other factors, such as depression, anxiety and poor sleep, can cause similar symptoms.
By Jelena KecmanovicHow our brain tries to beat the heat — and why heatstroke is dangerous
Not only does heatstroke have a relatively high mortality rate, but those who recover still may face future health problems.
By Richard SimaSad in the summer? You may have summer seasonal depression.
Summer seasonal affective disorder is not as well-known as winter SAD, but it holds a higher risk for suicide and may become more prevalent with climate change.
By Richard SimaA 3-minute meditation: How to be mindful watching fireworks
When you're watching fireworks for the July Fourth holiday, take a moment to be mindful of the experience, noticing people, sounds, sights and scents around you.
By Samantha Snowden3 ways to break the cycle of unhealthy relationships and situations
Early childhood experiences can often lead to unhelpful behavior patterns in later relationships, but we can change and be more flexible and understanding.
By Christopher W. T. Miller, MDAnxious colleagues can make work lives miserable. Here’s how to cope.
They can be controlling or overdependent and a serious burden. There are ways, however, to cope with the anxieties of your co-workers.
By Tracy Dennis-TiwaryA guided meditation while taking a mindful nature walk
Mindful walking is a great way to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday life and can be an extension of your meditation practice.
By Dora KamauMicrodosing psychedelics has benefits, users say. Science isn’t convinced.
Some people microdose for better mental health, or personal and spiritual growth. Scientific evidence for microdosing, though, is scarce and has been mixed.
By Jane C. HuAvoidance, not anxiety, may be sabotaging your life
Psychological avoidance is a quick fix to an uncomfortable emotion. It offers emotional relief, but it is fleeting and comes at a heavy cost.
By Luana MarquesFeeling younger than your age may be good for your health
Older adults who feel young at heart may not only live longer, but also may have more life satisfaction, lower dementia risk and reduced depression symptoms.
By Richard SimaDinner parties and vulnerability: How a new generation has changed grief
New generations are transforming the grieving process by embracing sharing their experiences in more public ways like on social media.
By Rachel ZimmermanHow does trauma spill from one generation to the next?
The idea that trauma can be passed across generations can be a difficult to grasp. But just as trauma can be passed through generations, so can resilience.
By Rachel ZimmermanListen to a 3-minute meditation: How to tend your inner garden
It’s important to be preventive and proactive with our self-care, rather than waiting until we’re burned out or stressed
By Dora KamauHow to safely wean yourself off sleeping pills
If you want to reduce your sleeping medication, but are feeling discouraged and anxious, there are strategies to slowly and safely taper off them.
By Lisa StraussMore people are living with dementia. What are the signs and risk factors?
Dementia is characterized by impairment of memory, thinking and reasoning, which eventually render people unable to engage in daily tasks
By Marlene CimonsGaslighting is emotional abuse. Here’s how to recognize and stop it.
Many of us struggle to identify gaslighting, let alone escape it. There are strategies to stop being subjected to it.
By Robin Stern and Marc BrackettA catatonic woman awakened after 20 years. Her story may change psychiatry.
New research suggests that a subset of patients with psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia may actually have autoimmune disease that attacks the brain.
By Richard SimaOn TikTok, women get real about the pitfalls of motherhood
On TikTok, users are discussing the mental health risks of motherhood more candidly than ever, as the specter of loneliness hangs over parents and child-free people alike.
By Tatum HunterFor mega-rich heirs, the anxieties that drive ‘Succession’ are all too real
Adult children poised to inherit vast wealth can experience crippling self-doubt and social isolation. Mental health professionals say “Succession” is accurate.
By Leo SandsHow faith can get in the way of seeking mental health care
In some faith communities, people hesitate to get professional mental health care. Here are some ways to make the process of seeking care easier.
By Rania Awaad, MD and Taimur Kouser