Since We Last Spoke: Cracking Down on Crazy
New twists on past stories. By Kate Wheeling (Photo: Joe Toreno) Editor’s Note: A version of this story first…
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Here’s Evidence That Music Training Dampens Young Kids’ Aggressive Behavior
In studying music, kids learn self-discipline, which proves beneficial in other aspects of life. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Shelf Help: ‘Our Most Troubling Madness: Case Studies in Schizophrenia Across Cultures’
Dispatches from India, Thailand, Ghana, and other locations. By Peter C. Baker Our Most Troubling Madness: Case Studies…
A Clinton Adviser Weighs in on Society’s Stigma Against Those With Mental Illness
There’s been a lot of political movement lately toward improving services for Americans with mental illness. But does…
You Can’t Stay Here (but the Alternatives Are Better)
In pursuit of mental-health and drug addiction treatment that works.
The Work That Kills Us
For many activists, being a part of Black Lives Matter is essential to securing the rights—and lives—of black…
The Hidden Costs of Volunteering in Greece
Thousands of volunteer are going to Greece in hopes of making even a small dent on the country’s refugee crisis. But, weeks later, many find themselves out of element and out of support.
What Americans Don’t Understand About Trigger Warnings
A letter to incoming freshman at the University of Chicago underscores how dysfunctional our public discussion of trauma and student safety has become.
Do We Need Trigger Warnings for Depictions of Drug Use?
The use of injection imagery by the media is an overwhelming cliché, but it also dehumanizes people with…
‘Suicide Squad’ Would Have Been Much Better With a More Accurate Depiction of Mental Illness
Two forensic psychiatrists review DC Comics’ latest blockbuster—and offer advice on writing multidimensional characters.