Experts weigh in on surgeon general’s fight against loneliness
Loneliness increases health risks. From school to work and the public spaces in between, here’s how experts say we can build connections.
Mental Health
Author Clancy Martin on “How Not to Kill Yourself”
Novelist Clancy Martin describes how he's coped with addiction, suicidal thinking, and survived ten suicide attempts.
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?
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.