Mental Health
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Like This: A Facebook Break
Taking a vacation from Facebook may reduce your stress and boost your happiness.
The Art of Stillness
In a world obsessed with speed and rife with distractions, there are few things that feel better than sitting still, paying attention — and going nowhere. A celebrated travel writer explains how to get there.
The 4 Traits of Well-Being
Well-being is not simply the result of good genes or good luck, says pioneering researcher Richard Davidson, PhD. It’s a skill we can cultivate.
How a Walk in the Woods Can Lift Your Spirits
Mounting evidence suggests that spending time in nature can offer a boost to your mood.
Antidepressants May Be Ineffective for Children and Teens
A new study suggests that most commonly prescribed drugs may not be the answer for adolescents suffering with major depression.
5 Ways to Live More Fearlessly
Wise advice from a master life coach to help you overcome angst and reach your full potential.
When Fear Keeps You Home
Strategies for enjoying life in an uncertain world.
Excessive Social-Media Use Linked to Depression in Young Adults
New study suggests heavy users are nearly three times more likely to be depressed.
How to Overcome ‘Never Good Enough’ Thinking
Are you ‘never good enough’? Explore this 6 strategies for self-acceptance.
Making Friends With Stress: Kelly McGonigal
Stanford researcher Kelly McGonigal has made it her mission to show people how to embrace stressful situations as opportunities for growth.
Research Casts Doubt on Seasonal Affective Disorder
An Auburn University study leaves the idea of SAD out in the cold.
Broadcasting Happiness
A shift in mindset can improve your life — and the lives of others. Positive-psychology expert Michelle Gielan explains how to spread your joy around.
On the Other Side of Grief: Vinson Smith’s Success Story
After overeating to cope with his father’s death, one man found a path to a healthier mindset — and a desire to help others.
The Link Between Depression and Brain Inflammation
A new study suggests that chronic inflammation can lead to depression.
How to Experience More Awe
Discover how the feeling of awe can make us humbler, kinder, and more altruistic.
How to Let Go of Childhood Trauma
Burdens from the past can linger, creating stress and anxiety today. Here’s how you can take empowered steps toward healing.
Mindfulness Vs. Depression
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is as effective as pharmaceuticals at preventing depression relapses, according to a 2015 study published in The Lancet.
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation
Pioneering neurobiologist Daniel J. Siegel, MD, explains how we can train our brains to improve our well-being.
Healing by Design: Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH
By blending compassion with neuroscience, behavior-change expert Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH is shaping the future of health improvement.
Building Healthy Connections
How strengthening your personal relationships and hooking up with a healthy tribe may improve your health, happiness, and success.
What We Can Learn From the Four Happiest Places on Earth
Taking cues from the world’s happiest places and people, you might find a simple shift in your attitude could make all the difference in unlocking your own true bliss.