Doctor’s orders—head to the museum instead of the pharmacy
A movement is taking shape in the UK and elsewhere to tackle underlying factors affecting health. Can it work in the US?
Mental Health
Therapy apps are a phenomenon. Or maybe a fad.
Mental health apps and other technology could help fill care gaps—but there’s not enough research on whether they really work.
I was alone and sick of it. Technology to the rescue?
Robo-companions and technology assistants are being used to ease loneliness. Our writer found the experience has a long way to go.
A dive into cold water
There's no hard science on icy plunges, but there are sound reasons to believe cold water swimming could ease depression.
New gun deaths data in U.S. show continued rise in suicides
Gun control policies aimed at stopping mass shootings could also prevent a less visible tragedy: suicide.
2023 is the year of mental health and wellbeing
The most popular New Year's resolution was feeling better about ourselves. Here's how to keep this goal going.
New guidelines recommend universal mental health screening for U.S. kids
A pediatric psychologist argues primary care providers will need more resources to screen children for anxiety and depression.
U.S. kids face a mental health crisis – a bold new law points to a solution
Delaware seeks to transform mental health care with a first-in-the-nation law. A pediatric psychologist says it could provide vital support for children with mental health concerns.
We can’t ban guns. But we can make them safer
The first gun law passed in the U.S. in decades is a major step forward, but experts say we’re still a long way from truly curbing violence.
Can mushrooms beat burnout? Clinicians sign up to see.
Research into whether the psychedelic drug psilocybin reduces burnout for doctors and nurses.