
‘Inside Out 2’ star Maya Hawke talks anxiety: “This film makes it feel ‘less alienating’”
In the new Pixar film, Maya Hawke voices the personification of Anxiety — a feeling she’s well acquainted with — and hopes the role makes moviegoers feel less alone in their mental health.
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The joy of birdwatching: Research shows it can improve mental health and foster a sense of wellbeing
The mental health benefits of being in nature have long been acknowledged, whether through activities like listening to birdsong or taking a walk in the park.
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June: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
The ultimate calendar of June’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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Sometimes the best medicine for a veteran is the company of another veteran
Many veterans suffer lifelong anguish over the loss of their brothers and sisters in arms. For them, Memorial Day is a day like every other day — a day they remember those who died at war.
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The key to ending injustice? Being good at relationships, according to this Harvard-educated psychologist
If we hope to end all injustices — and that should be our goal, lofty as it may seem — we need a foundational shift in how we approach achieving justice.
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Elmo wants to 'check in' again, this time as part of a new 'Sesame Street' mental health initiative
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Street is creating mental health resources for children, all led by Elmo and The Count.
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29 Ways To Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ve gathered a list of ideas to help you celebrate, honor, and de-stigmatize the stories of mental health in your life and community.
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Why hope is not the same as optimism — what one psychologist says we can learn from MLK
In conversation, “hope” and “optimism” can often be used as synonyms. But there’s an important gap between them, as psychology research suggests.
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What fans with OCD, anxiety are saying about John Green's latest movie, 'Turtles All the Way Down'
John Green's latest movie adaptation tells the story of a teen girl living with OCD. With a May 2 release, fans are starting to see early screenings of the film.
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A community-centered health and art show will transform 18 cities this summer — all on the same day
The nationwide initiative Arts For EveryBody invites artists from 18 different cities to collaborate in large-scale community projects on the same day: July 27.
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Living fully by facing death: The wisdom of Alua Arthur, America's leading death doula
Having worked with Chris Hemsworth — and thousands of everyday clients who are in hospice care, or just want to think more intentionally about their deaths — Arthur is “a friend at the end of the world.”
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9 comics that perfectly illustrate what it's like to live with anxiety
Haley Weaver playfully sheds light on the complexities of mental health, offering understanding and comfort, to all of us experiencing anxiety.
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