Mental Health

Why so many viewers say HBO’s ‘Heated Rivalry’ changed them, according to a therapist

People taking part in a Heated Rivalry lookalike contest inside Soho Square Gardens, London, England.

Rejection-sensitive dysphoria: Why rejection can hit harder for people with ADHD

A young black woman sitting on a sofa holding her due to stress.

Understanding childhood depression: Symptoms, causes, and treatment options

A kid with a stuff toy looking out in a window.

From Punch the monkey to adulthood: Why comfort objects still matter

Punch, a male macaque monkey, spending time with a stuffed orangutan toy at Ichikawa City Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

GLP-1 medications and mental health benefits: What new research shows

‘GLP-1’ text emphasized on paper, with a chemical structure in the background.

What happens to your brain when you put your phone down for 90 days?

A person putting a smartphone inside a drawer.

The social pressure pandemic: Teens, body image and the surge in eating disorders

A male high school student sitting alone at a cafeteria.

Looking for an ADHD coach? Choose carefully

Vector illustration of ADHD coaching concepts.

5 common bipolar disorder triggers and what you can do

A student pulling an all-nighter for an exam in her bedroom.

Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles; a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health

3D illustration of human brain illustrated to carry heavy dumbbells.