Mental Health

Featured Articles : Mental Health

Changing the way we talk about addiction can help reduce stigma and may even improve treatment outcomes.
September 26, 2024

A better way to say that: Stigmatizing language affects how we treat addiction

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are chronic, treatable conditions that people can recover from, but stigma around them makes it hard...

Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health, Alcohol Use Disorder
Penn Holderness wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until adulthood.
December 12, 2023

Taking on the stigma of ADHD

Penn Holderness and his wife Kim made history last year by becoming the oldest contestants ever to win the long-running...

ADHD, Mental Health

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common types of mental illness.
October 10, 2023

Anxiety: What you need to know

Anxiety is a natural part of life, and most of us experience it at some point. You might feel nervous,...

Anxiety, Mental Health
All anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life.
October 04, 2023

4 types of common anxiety disorders

While anxiety disorders vary based on symptoms and triggers, they can all interfere with daily activities. Understanding the different types...

Anxiety, Mental Health

Antidepressants can help treat depression, anxiety, and other conditions.
September 21, 2023

Commonly prescribed antidepressants and how they work

Antidepressants are among the most searched-for medications online. But there is a lot of information out there to sift through....

Antidepressants, Mental Health
Adolescence can be a complicated time, especially for mental health, and some teens want their communities to do more in response.
May 16, 2023

Teens are talking about mental health

The prevalence of mental health issues is hard to measure, but federal data show how widespread the challenges are. The...

Mental Health

Taraji P. Henson
May 04, 2022

Starting the conversation to improve mental health

Taraji P. Henson won the hearts of millions with her acting, singing, and writing. The award-winning star of the hit...

Mental Health
A trained mental health professional can help you improve your mental well-being.
April 18, 2022

Getting help for mental health

About one in five Americans live with a mental health condition. If you or someone you know is struggling, it’s...

Mental Health

July 26, 2021

Talk it out: Need-to-know mental health resources

Are you or someone you know dealing with intense depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, or another mental health crisis? You...

Mental Health
Exercise helps your body release mood-boosting endorphins.
July 20, 2021

4 strategies for coping with pandemic stress

"We've been emphasizing all along the need to take care of yourself physically, meaning eat right and sleep right...

Mental Health

Personal Story

Readers, including the Srikonda family, Alyssa and Kevin Gbolie, and Ed Piscitelli, share their pandemic takeaways.
July 05, 2021

How have you managed stress during COVID-19?

During this global pandemic, we have all had to make changes to our daily lives. We asked readers to tell...

Mental Health, Personal Story, Health Overview, Children and Teenagers, Men, Seniors, Women