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Volunteering May Boost Kids' Well-Being

By Jamie Ducharme

U.S. Surgeon General: Social Media Can Harm Kids

By Alice Park

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By Simmone Shah

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By Angela Haupt
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Quiz: Is Your Work Stress Burnout?

Take this three-question quiz to find out.

By Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter

Almost a Third of High School Girls Considered Suicide in 2021

A new federal report reveals staggering numbers.

By Jamie Ducharme

How to Cope With 'Body Grief'

Distress after weight changes often revolves around a profound sense of loss.

By Angela Haupt

How to Find Your New Favorite Hobby

Challenging, fun, and engaging hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier.

By Angela Haupt

What's Driving the Demand for ADHD Drugs Like Adderall

ADHD diagnoses are on the rise for multiple reasons.

By Jamie Ducharme

What to Know About Inner Child Work

Inner child work is buzzy on social-media platforms

By Angela Haupt

Mental Illness May Speed Up the Aging Process

A new study finds that people with psychiatric conditions are physically older than their chronological age.

By Jeffrey Kluger

How to Actually Stick to a Journaling Routine

Journaling can make you healthier and happier, but some people struggle with consistency.

By Angela Haupt

7 Signs It's Time to Break Up With Your Therapist

Take note if your therapist is always late, only talks about themselves, or doesn't have the expertise you need.

By Angela Haupt

Teen Girls Report Highest Levels of Sadness and Sexual Violence in a Decade, CDC Says

Almost three in five U.S. teen girls reported feeling sad or hopeless in 2021, nearly twice the rate among teenage boys.

By Madison Muller/Bloomberg

How to Be Mindful if You Hate Meditating

Put a puzzle together or listen to music.

By Angela Haupt

How to Find a Therapist Who's Right for You

Here's what to consider before your first session.

By Angela Haupt

Can Money Actually Buy Happiness?

Happiness expert Jenn Lim on why we misunderstand the relationship between spending money on ourselves and our emotional wellbeing.

By Jenn Lim

6 Surprising Things You Think Are Making You Happy—But Are Doing the Opposite

Chasing career success, dodging negative emotions, and living in a city all make the list.

By Angela Haupt

Tuning in to Your Most-Ignored Sense Can Make You Happier

Want to feel happier? Curating your soundscape may benefit your physical and mental health.

By Haley Weiss

The Daily Habits of Happiness Experts

Stop trying to force that frown upside down. Instead, try the joy-building tips experts really use.

By Angela Haupt
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