Mental Health

Better funding is at the heart of everything from a more diverse pool of therapists to broader access.

The U.S. mental health system is rife with issues, but Tom Insel is “exceedingly optimistic” about its future.

The health system is failing U.S. kids, but better support for parents can help.

Loneliness can have a devastating effect on our physical and mental health. Jeremy Nobel wants to fix it.

Loneliness increases health risks. From school to work and the public spaces in between, here’s how experts say we can build connections.

Novelist Clancy Martin describes how he's coped with addiction, suicidal thinking, and survived ten suicide attempts.

A movement is taking shape in the UK and elsewhere to tackle underlying factors affecting health. Can it work in the US?

Mental health apps and other technology could help fill care gaps—but there’s not enough research on whether they really work.

Robo-companions and technology assistants are being used to ease loneliness. Our writer found the experience has a long way to go.

There's no hard science on icy plunges, but there are sound reasons to believe cold water swimming could ease depression.