What to Do When Anger Hijacks Your Brain
Ever done something “in the heat of the moment” you later came to regret? Anger can have that effect. “When we are angry the primal part
Our Epidemic of Loneliness & the Healing Power of Connection
U.S. Surgeon General Murthy has issued a new public health warning, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation 2023: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the
What’s As Dangerous As Smoking 15 Cigarettes a Day?
What’s as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? The epidemic of loneliness facing many Americans, says U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, BBC News reports. Murthy
More Schools Starting Later to Improve Teen Mental Health
Sleep experts have long advocated later school start times to help teens get the critical rest their bodies need, but starting school later is gaining
Sleep Directly Linked to Mental Health
We’ve all experienced how “a good night’s sleep” can make you feel better. But few of us realize how interlinked sleep is to mental health. “Just
Poverty Harms Kids’ Brains but Social Safety Net Appears to Help
Studies have shown that poverty affects children’s brain development and mental health, with long-lasting effects, the National Institute of Health (NIH) reports. Children growing up
What’s the Mind-Muscle Connection?
You may have heard that strength training – working your muscles – can help fortify your bones and maintain healthy weight. But while many of
Why Is Exercise So Good for Mental Health? Thank ‘Hope Molecules’
We’ve all heard the admonition that exercise is 'good' for you. Research has shown it boosts physical and mental health. But why, exactly, is that
May the 4th Be With You – Remembering “Mental Health Hero” Carrie Fisher
May the 4th be with you. While Star Wars fans celebrate this unofficial holiday, it’s worth reflecting on the life of Carrie Fisher – icon
Hostile Political Climate Worsening the Mental Health of LGBTQ Youth, Survey Finds
LGBTQ youth are already grappling with a mental health crisis. And according to the latest annual survey by The Trevor Project, the current political climate