Farmers in Crisis, Long Overlooked, Are Finally Getting Mental Health Support
Amid a mounting mental health crisis among farmers, experts are working to make help more accessible
Farmers in Crisis, Long Overlooked, Are Finally Getting Mental Health Support
Amid a mounting mental health crisis among farmers, experts are working to make help more accessible
You Can’t Fix Burnout with Self-Care
Individual interventions for burnout don’t work. Researchers explain why.
‘Gas Station Heroin’ Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement
Tianeptine, an addictive drug at high doses, is being sold as a dietary supplement in gas stations and convenient stores. But such products could be contaminated with metals, microorganisms or other undisclosed drugs
The Internet’s ‘Dog Mom’ Talks about the Science of the Human-Dog Bond
Jen Golbeck, “dog mom” to a group of golden retrievers called the Golden Ratio on social media, talks about the science of the bond between humans and their dogs and all the ways that the canines benefit people
Asthma Drug Still Being Prescribed to Kids Despite Potential Mental Health Risks
The allergy and asthma drug montelukast, also known as Singulair, can cause psychiatric side effects—and researchers aren’t sure why
Preventing Child Abuse Should Not Be Controversial. My Own Hate Mail Reveals That It Is
A deep dive into one scholar’s correspondence shows society prefers blame and punishment over protecting children from sexual violence
Confronting Illusions Can Help Heal Trauma
Renowned physician Gabor Maté ruminates on trauma and Jewishness at a time of conflict
Intervention at an Early Age May Hold Off the Onset of Depression
Preventing initial episodes might stop depression from becoming a disabling chronic condition
Why Keeping a Streak Boosts Your Motivation
A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media
How Winter Affects Our Mood and Behavior
From experiencing seasonal depression to feeling friskier, here are some ways winter affects people's mental health and attitude
Technology Is Secretly Stealing Your Time. Here’s How to Get It Back
Technology is supposed to save us time, right? Turns out, it’s stealing some of our most precious time, but it’s not too late to get it back
Young Researchers of Color Need Better Mentors
Universities need to train their faculty to be better mentors to students of color, and to understand these students’ vulnerabilities