Mental Health

Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here’s her story.

Psilocybin “magic mushrooms” have long been considered a route to expanded consciousness. Researchers are now exploring how tiny doses might support mental wellness.

Discover how exercise can improve mental health and help support a sober lifestyle as well.

Initiating an exercise routine when you’re struggling with your mental health can be difficult. Experts offer advice for overcoming inertia.

A good working relationship with your therapist is key to successful treatment. So how can you tell if your therapist is right for you? And if they aren’t, how do you end the relationship?

Discover how exercise can support healing from trauma and improve mental well-being.

Exercise is great for mental health, but is it your only coping tool? Learn why it’s not enough — and the importance of building a stronger support system.

If the idea of regular icy morning showers leaves you cold, you’re not alone. Fortunately, benefits of cold-water immersion begin with a single exposure. Learn more.

Exercise is a powerful tool for mental health — and it can also expand your social circle. Discover how.

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving mental health — and it can help jump-start your creativity too. Learn more.

Hot springs, saunas, hammams, and other heat therapies boast a range of benefits for body and mind. These are just a few.

Discover how exercise can improve mental health and naturally stave off depression and anxiety.

Discover how exercise can naturally relieve stress, improve mental health, and enhance overall well-being.

Are you constantly checking your sleep tracker and worrying about your sleep quality? You might be experiencing orthosomnia. Learn what it is, how it affects your rest, and what you can do to sleep better.

Experience Life’s editor-in-chief shares her goal of carving out time to develop a more consistent meditation practice.

Discover how exercise can build confidence over time.

Author Oliver Burkeman describes the freedom of embracing your limitations.

Some researchers think digital trackers and apps that monitor markers of anxiety, sleep quality, and depression can improve public health. Learn more.

Dishes are piling up, bills are overdue, and the phone’s pinging — we’ve all felt the weight of everyday overwhelm. Try these small, intentional actions to improve your mental well-being.