Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

Stuck in a rut? Sometimes joy takes a little practice
If you've been feeling blah recently, you're not alone. The good news is you can retrain your brain to feel happier. Here's how to shift your mood and restore your well-being.
The 19th explains: How to manage post-pandemic social anxiety
Social anxiety is significantly more common in women. Experts told The 19th how to manage it as many reenter society. 
StoryCorps: This Memorial Day weekend, remembering the overlooked heroes
At StoryCorps, a mother remembers her once "happy-go-lucky" son who took his own life after serving in Iraq. Because of this, she feels he's not seen as a "hero," like his fellow soldiers — which makes her loss more painful.
Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care
Preventative mental health care is effective and can prevent early symptoms from becoming chronic illnesses. What will it take to reform the nation’s care systems and policies so that people get the holistic care they need to prevent a crisis?
APM Call to Mind special: Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care
“Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care” is the first of the two new programs for Mental Health Awareness Month — from APM’s Call to Mind initiative.
Are you worn down and unfocused? You’re languishing
Many people feel worn down and unfocused after a difficult year. Mental health experts have a name for the feeling — languishing. Host Angela Davis talked to a researcher and a therapist about how to deal with the cumulative toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest and other stresses of the year.
If your brain feels foggy and you're tired all the time, you're not alone
The pandemic has done a number on us, in too many ways to count. Our bodies are responding with feelings of fatigue and lack of focus, experts say. Here are some tips to help you feel better.