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Mental Health
6 Groups Making Mental Health Care More Accessible to People of Color
By Maya Chung
Finding Small Moments of Joy in Dark Times
By Angela Haupt
What to Know About Health Anxiety
By Jamie Ducharme
Why You're Grinding Your Teeth—And How to Stop
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Thinking Too Hard Really Can Make You Tired, Scientists Say
Researchers have found that high-demand cognitive work can lead to mental fatigue, making it harder to make decisions.
By Alex Millson/Bloomberg
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Feeling Off? It Could Be 'Ambient' Stress
It's everywhere during the pandemic
By Jamie Ducharme
July 27, 2022
More Young People Are Attempting Suicide by Self-Poisoning
Suicides among young people have been on the rise for a long time. Among 10 to 24 year olds, overall rates of deaths by suicide in the U.S. increased 57% from 2000 to 2018, according...
By Jeffrey Kluger
June 1, 2022
Why Rewatching Your Favorite TV Show Is Good for You
A psychologist explains
By Anna Goldfarb
May 17, 2022
Why So Many Young Adults with Depression Don't Get Treatment
One major barrier, they say, is cost
By Jeffrey Kluger
May 11, 2022
Experts Can’t Agree on How Much Screen Time Is Too Much for Adults
The latest research shows screen time negatively impacts both mental and physical health
By Jamie Friedlander Serrano
May 9, 2022
How Hypnosis Works, According to Science
The practice helps people enter into a unique state of consciousness
By Eleanor Cummins
April 28, 2022
How Cuddly Comfort Objects May Help Adults with Anxiety
The snuggle is real
By Jamie Friedlander Serrano
April 8, 2022
Gayle King Remembers Cheslie Kryst
In the days following the death of her mentee-turned-close-friend Cheslie Kryst, King has been asking herself the same questions over and over
By Janell Ross
February 4, 2022
How Storytelling Circles Combat Anxiety
Storytelling is connected to profound mental health benefits, which is particularly welcome as anxiety and loneliness continue to climb
By Julia Hotz
February 4, 2022
Cheslie Kryst and What America Gets Wrong About Suicide
It’s an idea that in one form or another has been repeated again and again. Cheslie Kryst had so much. She seemed so happy. She didn’t fit the mold of someone who dies by suicide....
By Jamie Ducharme and Janell Ross
February 4, 2022
For Some, a Second Pandemic Winter Means Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Hitting Hard
Last winter, A.S.—a 26-year-old from Minnesota who asked to go by her initials to protect her privacy while job searching—was terrified of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). No stranger to seasonal depression during Minnesota’s cold, dark,...
By Jamie Ducharme
December 23, 2021
If You're Feeling Anxious, Try This 2,000-Year-Old, Neuroscience-Backed Hack
Imagining the worst that can happen through dedicated 'worry time’ can help stop anxiety in its tracks.
By Julia Hotz
November 5, 2021
Data Shows Teletherapy Leaves Marginalized Patients Behind
The same problems that kept many people from seeking care before the pandemic still exist
By Jamie Ducharme
June 14, 2021
'I Want to Uplift My Community.' Sad Girls Club Founder Elyse Fox on Destigmatizing Mental Health Care for Women of Color
Elyse Fox is on a mission. The founder of Sad Girls Club, a non-profit organization working to support and destigmatize mental health care for women of color, Fox is working to combat the mental health...
By Jenna Caldwell
June 11, 2021
Suicide Among Black Girls Is a Hidden Crisis
When Dionne Monsanto was pregnant, she decided that she wanted to find a name that means “blessing” for her daughter. Though Monsanto—a Black American—has no specific ties to South Africa, she chose the name Siwe,...
By Kyra Aurelia Alessandrini
May 11, 2021
Inside Ibogaine: A Promising Drug for Addiction
Derived from the root bark of an African shrub, Ibogaine was ignored in modern medicine until recently
By Mandy Oaklander
April 5, 2021
The Best Ways to Keep the Winter Blues Away
As the days grow shorter and colder, you may get a mean case of the winter blues. Experts share ways you can combat seasonal depression
By Paulina Cachero
December 21, 2020
It's Not Just...Sarah Silverman on Changing Hearts Before Minds, It's Also the Science of Uncertainty
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By Susanna Schrobsdorff
October 30, 2020
How AI Can Help Pick Depression Treatments
The use of AI in psychiatry is expanding quickly
By Mandy Oaklander
February 19, 2020
The Global Mental Health Crisis Requires a Worldwide Investment, Advocates Say on TIME Davos Panel
Mental health advocates gathered at a TIME event in Davos
January 22, 2020
Shedding New Light On the Silent Crisis
From our partner Kaiser Permanente. There is a silent epidemic. Globally, in increasing numbers, young people are facing mental-health issues. Depression is a leading cause of illness among young people. Anxiety is on the rise....
January 17, 2020
I Thought My Kids Were Too Old for Me to Have Postpartum Depression. But I Couldn't Deny the Awful Reality
I can’t exactly pinpoint one thing that led to my ultimate breakdown. Rather, I believe it was a collection of stressors that slowly eroded away my ability to cope. My son Tate, like most preschoolers,...
November 6, 2019
Silver Addresses Fallout From the NBA-China Controversy
During the first TIME 100 Health Summit on Thursday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said that he's willing to deal with the business consequences of Daryl Morey's Oct. 4 tweet supporting protesters in Hong Kong. The...
October 17, 2019
3 Suicides Among the Crew of a Single Navy Ship in 1 Week Highlight Rising Trend in U.S. Military
Three sailors with USS George H.W. Bush died by suicide last week
By Sanya Mansoor
September 24, 2019
Megachurch Pastor and Mental Health Advocate Jarrid Wilson Dies by Suicide
"No more pain, my Jerry, no more struggle," Wilson's wife wrote on Instagram
By Josiah Bates
September 11, 2019
Experts Criticize Marianne Williamson's Views on Vaccines, Depression and Illness
Health care experts say Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson's views on vaccines, antidepressants and other treatments could hurt public health efforts and stigmatize people with disabilities. A first-time candidate, the self-help author has faced criticism...
By Abigail Abrams
August 6, 2019
Politicians Keep Blaming Mass Shootings on Mental Health Issues. Doctors Say They're Wrong
They want to focus on gun control
By Jamie Ducharme
August 5, 2019
Why Some People Lie to Their Therapists
Lying is, for better or worse, a behavior humans take part in at some point in their lives. On average, Americans tell one to two lies a day, multiple studies have suggested. But it’s where...
By Candice Jalili
July 25, 2019
New Research Is Focusing on Treating Teens' Suicidal Thoughts With Support of Friends, Family
A University of Michigan program trains family and friends to become dedicated helpers and empathetic listeners
By Jill U. Adams / Undark
June 24, 2019
Video: 6 Ways to Instantly Be a More Positive Person
Keeping a positive outlook doesn’t always come naturally. But optimism is like a muscle — you just have to train it, says Tchiki Davis, a psychologist and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. And learning...
By Carly Breit
October 31, 2018
Kate Spade's Death Has Sparked a New Conversation About Suicide
The apparent suicide of designer Kate Spade on June 5 did more than shock and sadden her fans across the country. It also reignited a conversation about the many faces—and causes—of suicide. The exact circumstances...
By Jamie Ducharme
June 7, 2018
How the War on Drugs Has Harmed Veterans With PTSD
In a post-prohibition world, the healing properties of drugs like MDMA would be harnessed to prevent enormous suffering.
By Rick Doblin
May 30, 2018
Alyssa Milano: How I Came to Terms With My Anxiety Disorder
'I am joining the people nationwide who are standing up, sharing their stories'
May 17, 2018
How Teens Are Redefining the Conversation Around Depression, According to Actor Rowan Blanchard
Rowan Blanchard was 14 years old when she made headlines for a social media post in which she shared that she struggles with depression. The activist and actor, then starring on Girl Meets World, posted...
By Lucy Feldman
May 16, 2018
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"The conversations are happening, but we have deep structural problems in our country"
May 11, 2018
'It Can Be Incredibly Isolating.' Mariah Carey Opens Up About Her Bipolar II Disorder
She was diagnosed in 2001, but never spoke publicly about it
By Jamie Ducharme
April 11, 2018
'I Was Almost a School Shooter': Man Pens Heartfelt Letter About Mental Health and Guns
He believes love is a major part of the equation.
By Sarah Gray
February 20, 2018
Donald Trump Blamed the Florida School Shooting on Mental Illness. Here's What He's Done on the Issue
President Donald Trump appeared to blame the Florida school shooting Wednesday on mental illness and promised to take action, although he did not give specifics. In remarks from the White House, Trump said that he...
By Justin Worland
February 15, 2018
Kate Middleton Delivers Rare Speech About Kids' Mental Health
The royal mom is speaking out about a cause very close to her heart
By Erin Hill and Simon Perry / People
January 23, 2018
Autism Rates Have Stabilized in U.S. Children
Rates of autism spectrum disorder among children in the U.S. remained stable from 2014 to 2016, according to new research—a change from previous studies that found steady increases over the past two decades. The new...
By Amanda MacMillan
January 2, 2018
Here's What Your Recurring Nightmares Actually Mean
Everyone has a bad dream once in a while. But having the same one over and over may signal that something specific is missing in your daily life, new research suggests. Men and women in...
By Amanda MacMillan
December 15, 2017
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December 4, 2017
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The holidays are supposed to be a season of joy and cheer, but for some of us, they can be the hardest time of the year. TIME partnered with OptionB.Org, Sheryl Sandberg's initiative, to commission...
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