My Parents Struggled In Pandemic Lockdown. Here's How They Learned To Live Again
Their physical and emotional health had withered in the pandemic year. But reentry into post-vaccination life made for tricky choices, too.
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Studies Suggest Benefits From A Personalized Approach To Brain Stimulation
Two studies find that tailoring brain stimulation to a particular patient helps in treating depression and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
How To Help Someone At Risk Of Suicide
What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.
Progress Toward A Safer Psychedelic Drug To Treat Depression And Addiction
A synthetic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine appears to relieve depression and addiction without producing hallucinations or other dangerous side effects — at least in rodents.
Pandemic Takes Toll On Children's Mental Health
Youth depression, anxiety and suicide attempts have been on the rise during the pandemic. School shutdowns keep kids from friends and therapists, leaving social growth up to parents in many cases.
Pandemic Pet Therapy: What's So Special About A Critter Friend?
"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.
Rigorous Study Backs A Psychedelic Treatment For Major Depression
Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic substance found in "magic" mushrooms, appears to relieve the symptoms of major depression.
Counseling Tips On Navigating Today's Many Challenges
2020 has been full of events that could take a toll on a person's mental health.
Listen, Open Up, Connect: A Mental Health Expert's Advice On Living Through A Crisis
Decades of living with bipolar disorder was "training" for the coronavirus pandemic, says Terri Cheney, whose new book shares lessons for navigating mental illness — and the times we live in.
Pandemic's Emotional Hammer Hits Hard
Mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been profound, researchers find. Nearly 25% of Americans are depressed, particularly those who have low incomes and have lost a job or a loved one.