The U.S. Suicide Rate Is at Its Highest in a Half-Century
New CDC data suggests suicide is becoming more commonplace in America.
Mental Health
Police Violence and Poor Mental Health Go Together
A new study shows that exposure to police violence is linked with negative mental-health outcomes.
How Mass Shootings Impact the Mental Health of Survivors
After the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, here's what research can tell us about the tragedy's effects on mental health.
Climate Change Is Bad for Your Mental Health
As temperatures rise, mental health often declines, but researchers still don't know why.
Does Male Social Anxiety Deter Vegetarianism?
A growing body of research suggests our food choices are guided by hidden biases.
How I Discovered My Depression—and Began to Confront It
With suicide rising among undiagnosed American depressives, I recognized it was time to admit I needed help.
For Ford, Could the Senate Hearings Open Up Old Wounds?
Research shows that the trauma of sexual assault lingers for victims, and ruminating over the memory of an assault could re-traumatize survivors.
Americans' Attitudes Toward Suicide Are Softening
But as with so many social issues, the liberal-conservative divide has grown wider over time.
How Does Water Scarcity Affect Mental Health?
Studies have found that people who lack access to water often suffer from emotional distress.
How States Across the Country Are Dealing With Teacher Shortages
States are struggling to both recruit and retain teachers.
What Viral Reunification Videos Reveal About the Trauma of Separated Immigrant Children
The consequences of family separation will likely be lifelong. What we are seeing now is only the beginning.
A New Report Shows That Ohio's 2013 Medicaid Expansion Helped Nearly 300,000 People Get Work
Over 83 percent of employed Ohioans who were continuously enrolled in Medicaid said the program helped enable them to hold down jobs.
What We Know About the Connection Between Climate Change and Suicide Rates
A new study sheds light on the relationship between above-average temperatures and rising suicide rates.
A Massive New Study Puts a Pin in One of the Oldest Myths About Mental Illness
Researchers find that those who have a mental illness are more likely to be the victim of a violent crime.
We Continue to Sense Danger Even When Threats Decrease
New research finds when a situation gets less dangerous, we fail to perceive the positive shift.
Stories You Might Have Missed This Week
A game-changer for gaming addiction, scientists on a short leash, and a bear-y good livestream.
Trump's Child Separation Policy Will Scar Migrant Children Forever
There are immediate health impacts of a prolonged border detention—and those effects can last a lifetime.
How Celebrity Deaths Reveal the Hidden Threat of Suicide Contagion
Can an increase in the volume of suicide contagions potentially explain the steady rise in self-harm across all demographic sectors of society?
Is San Diego County Failing Its Most Vulnerable Inmate Population?
A disability rights organization and private lawsuits allege negligence among San Diego County staff and officials toward inmates with mental illnesses. The county says otherwise.
More Evidence That Abortion Does Not Cause Depression
A common talking point among anti-abortion activists is debunked.
Activists in Oakland Are Pushing for Better Research Around Police Violence and Community Trauma
Community trauma remains a major issue in marginalized communities. But there's still little research to show how police cause mental-health issues—or what can be done to lessen the communal anguish.
The Link Between Creativity and Emotional Intelligence
New research finds the ability to recognize and manage feelings is beneficial to the creative process.
Rethinking Our Approach to Mental Trauma
A conversation with psychologist Ken Falke, who uses the concept of post-traumatic growth—which emphasizes that there can be positive consequences to trauma and suffering—to help combat veteran suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Scott Hutchison and How to Mourn Tortured Artists
Suffering songwriters have long helped listeners feel less lonely. If only we could repay the favor.