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Americans Are in a Mental Health Crisis – Especially African Americans. Can Churches Help?
By Brad R. Fulton, Indiana University Centuries of systemic racism and everyday discrimination in the U.S. have left a major
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By Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College Teens today have grown up on the internet, and social media has served as a
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By Lina Begdache, Binghamton University, State University of New York Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages.
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By College students interact with therapy dogs as a way to relieve stress. Christine Kivlen, CC BY-ND In 2017, a
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By Rayna M Letourneau, University of South Florida The fourth wave of COVID-19 is exacerbating the ongoing crisis for the
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By Christia Spears Brown, University of Kentucky Facebook officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram – the
Read moreAmerican Muslims Are at High Risk of Suicide – 20 Years Post-9/11, the Links Between Islamophobia and Suicide Remain Unexplored
By Amelia Noor-Oshiro, Johns Hopkins University This year, 9/11 holds a dual significance for Americans across the country. It not
Read moreAfter a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Strap In for a Roller-Coaster Ride of Emotions
When I learned my triple-negative breast cancer had spread into my chest wall, a tidal wave of shock and disbelief
Read moreStudents Are Returning to School With Anxiety, Grief and Gaps in Social Skills – Will There Be Enough School Mental Health Resources?
By Sandra M. Chafouleas, University of Connecticut and Amy Briesch, Northeastern University Even before COVID-19, as many as 1 in
Read moreTips for a Safe and Healthy Return to School
Kate Schultz, a high school teacher from Madison, WI, has made back-to-school preparations many times since she started teaching 20
Read moreWhy We Missed Hugs
By Kory Floyd, University of Arizona Rose Gagnon could not hug her grandchildren for several months. Not being able to
Read moreWhat Actually Happens in Sex Therapy?
What comes to mind when you hear the term “sex therapy”? For me, I picture a therapist sitting before a
Read more5 Tips From a Play Therapist to Help Kids Express Themselves and Unwind
By Jessie D. Guest, University of South Carolina As many children go back to school after 18 months of global
Read moreLike Human Friends, Dogs Benefit our Physical and Mental Health
I’m the type of person that will see you walking your pup and yell out, “I love your dog!” I
Read moreWhen Postpartum Depression Hit, I Heard Only the Lies My Depression Told Me
As told to Erica Rimlinger After trying to conceive for over a year, my husband and I were thrilled when
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In 2013, Melissa Berry was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. “It’s a very aggressive form, and there were some
Read moreBeing Pregnant Was Wonderful. And Overwhelming.
As told to Shannon Shelton Miller Every time I visited the doctor during my pregnancy, I’d take a test or
Read moreHow to Cope With the World Opening Up When You’re Still Mourning Covid Losses
With nearly 50% of its adult population fully vaccinated, the United States has generously eased its Covid-19 restrictions, with most
Read moreNo Vacancy: How a Shortage of Mental Health Beds Keeps Kids Trapped Inside ERs
Martha Bebinger, WBUR, Kaiser Health News One evening in late March, a mom called 911. Her daughter, she said, was
Read moreTransgender Medicine – What Care Looks Like, Who Seeks It out and What’s Still Unknown: 3 Essential Reads
By Daniel Merino, The Conversation Transgender people continue to be the focus of political culture wars in the U.S. In
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Liotta When Elizabeth Falkner was in her early 30s, her career as a chef began
Read moreThe Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’
By Kareem Clark, Virginia Tech With COVID-19 vaccines working and restrictions lifting across the country, it’s finally time for those
Read moreOutdoor Therapy? Yup, It’s a Thing.
My therapist kept telling me to get outdoors more. But I always had an excuse for not doing so. “It’s
Read moreConversion Therapy Is Discredited and Increases Risk of Suicide – yet Fewer Than Half of US States Have Bans in Place
June is Pride Month. By Donna Sheperis, Palo Alto University and Carl Sheperis, Texas A&M-San Antonio Pride Month is being
Read moreFlawed Data Led to Findings of a Connection Between Time Spent on Devices and Mental Health Problems – New Research
By Social media has a lot to answer for, but in terms of time spent on them, the mental health
Read moreBeing Vaccinated Doesn’t Mean You Must Go Maskless. Here’s Why.
Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health News For more than a year, public health officials have repeatedly told us that masks
Read moreI Thought Weight-Loss Surgery Would End My Struggle With Obesity. Then I Found Out Maintaining a Healthy Body and Mind Is a Lifelong Commitment.
As told to Jackie Froeber In 2001, I was in the checkout aisle at the grocery store when I saw
Read moreMiddle-Aged Americans in US Are Stressed and Struggle With Physical and Mental Health – Other Nations Do Better
By Frank J. Infurna, Arizona State University Midlife was once considered a time to enjoy the fruits of one’s years
Read moreWomen Now Drink as Much as Men — and Are Prone to Sickness Sooner
By Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Health News Victoria Cooper thought her drinking habits in college were just like everyone else’s. Shots
Read moreTourette Syndrome Is My Superpower
As told to Liz Sauchelli Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month is May 15 to June 15 The night before taking a
Read moreClosing The Mental Health Gap for Women of Color
Francisca Porchas Coronado was just nine when she left her home in the Mexican state of Sonora, just south of
Read moreNaomi Osaka’s Withdrawal From the French Open Highlights How Prioritizing Mental Wellness Goes Against the Rules, on the Court and Off
By Dorothy Chin, University of California, Los Angeles and Tamra Burns Loeb, University of California, Los Angeles Japanese tennis star
Read moreThe Other Side of the Rainbow
As told to Chandra Whitfield June is Pride Month. Even at a young age, I knew I was different. While
Read moreMy Parents Dismissed My Anxiety. Now I’m Helping My Daughter Work Through Hers
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I can’t remember a time during my childhood
Read moreSeed Money: Black Entrepreneurs Hope Pandemic Gardening Boom Will Grow Healthier Eating
By Chandra Thomas Whitfield, Kaiser Health News DENVER — Ietef Vita had planned to spend most of 2020 on the
Read moreWhy Do We Hate the Sound of Our Own Voices?
By Neel Bhatt, University of Washington As a surgeon who specializes in treating patients with voice problems, I routinely record
Read morePregnant Women’s Brains Show Troubling Signs of Stress – but Feeling Strong Social Support Can Break Those Patterns
By Rebecca Brooker, Texas A&M University and Tristin Nyman, Texas A&M University Even before the pandemic, there was plenty for
Read moreDomestic Violence Isn’t About Just Physical Violence – and State Laws Are Beginning to Recognize That
The Conversation By Lisa Aronson Fontes, University of Massachusetts Amherst Three or more U.S. women are murdered every day by
Read morePopping Toys, the Latest Fidget Craze, Might Reduce Stress for Adults and Children Alike
By Katherine Isbister, University of California, Santa Cruz The newest fidget craze is popping toys. Adults and kids all over
Read moreWhat Causes Miscarriages? An Expert Explains Why Women Shouldn’t Blame Themselves
By Rochanda Mitchell, University of Virginia Mother’s Day is a happy day for millions, but for those who have experienced
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