Treating Mental Health as Part of Climate Disaster Recovery
Mental health specialists discuss strategies for residents reexperiencing trauma in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires and floods
Treating Mental Health as Part of Climate Disaster Recovery
Mental health specialists discuss strategies for residents reexperiencing trauma in the aftermath of hurricanes, wildfires and floods
Why Do Airplane Flights Cause Digestive Problems?
The butterflies, and gas, in your tummy while you’re in flight might not just be from nerves
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Autism, Human Connection and the ‘Double Empathy’ Problem
Despite stereotypes, many autistic people yearn for meaningful relationships, but they are daunted by neurotypicals’ assumptions about them
Why Just One Sleepless Night Makes People Emotionally Fragile
Sleep loss dampens brain regions that help manage our emotions
To Solve the LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Crisis, Our Research Must Be More Nuanced
Young people do not fall into neat categories of race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Research into LGBTQ mental health must take that into account
How Dangerous Are Soccer Concussions? They May Cause Lasting Damage
As the 2023 Women’s World Cup kicks off, repeated concussions and head injuries in the sport raise discussion about the lifelong consequences on the brain
What to Do When You Can’t Fall Asleep May Surprise You
When sleep feels elusive, getting out of bed can calm your mind and help you avoid bad sleep habits
Wildfires and Smoke Are Harming People’s Mental Health. Here’s How to Cope
Wildfires can have mental health impacts, both among those who are directly affected and those who find themselves under a blanket of smoke
Why Dads and Their Babies Need to Go Skin-to-Skin
Fathers and nonbirthing parents benefit from skin-to-skin contact with their newborns
Social Media Can Harm Kids. Could New Regulations Help?
As more researchers document the potential harms of social media use, especially for youngsters, both Republicans and Democrats are pushing legislation to rein in platforms
Vitamin D Supplements Probably Won’t Prevent Mental Illness After All
Despite the stream of “good news” about vitamin D, the supplement’s prospects to prevent mental health disorders in adults remain dim
A Four-Day Workweek Reduces Stress without Hurting Productivity
The results of a test involving dozens of employers and thousands of employees suggests that working only four days instead of five is good for workers’ well-being—without hurting companies