
COVID Pandemic Fatigue Has Left the U.S. Vulnerable to New Threats
The “quarantine fatigue” of 2020 became an ongoing “pandemic fatigue,” a complex set of emotions that continues to affect the nation
COVID Pandemic Fatigue Has Left the U.S. Vulnerable to New Threats
The “quarantine fatigue” of 2020 became an ongoing “pandemic fatigue,” a complex set of emotions that continues to affect the nation
Transgender Youth Have Better Emotional Health after Taking Hormones, New Study Finds
Hormone therapy improves transgender young people’s well-being and social relationships, but Trump’s recent executive order and state bans threaten to take it away
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Why the News Feels Overwhelming—And How to Cope
An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged
Why Is the Trump Administration Villainizing Mental Health Meds for Kids?
A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges
Why Are Recurring Dreams Usually Bad Ones?
Recurring dreams may feature taking a test the dreamer didn’t study for, having to make a speech or being attacked. Here’s why our sleeping brain comes back to these unpleasant dreams again and again
How Periods Can Affect ADHD Symptoms and Treatment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms worsen right before and during a period, a new study finds, and this could impact treatment
How Frazzled Parents Can Be More Present with Kids during the Holidays
Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children
How to Manage Holiday Grief in Yourself and Others
The holidays can be a difficult time for people who are grieving. Here’s how to get through it or support a loved one
Science-Backed Sleep Tips from 2024 to Help You Snooze Better
From the “sleepy girl mocktail” to power naps, researchers explained which sleep trends this year really help with quality shut-eye
Science for True Well-Being
The latest research is an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health
How Humor Takes the Edge off Hard Times
When life feels difficult, humor can be a coping mechanism that relieves stress and offers the breathing room to keep going, scientists say
How to Calm Your Election Anxiety
People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair