Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

How loneliness affects our health — and what we can do
One in three Americans reported “serious loneliness” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation was the main factor, but other things played a part, including aging and the loss or partial loss of our sensory perceptions. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the causes of loneliness, particularly in older people, and what we can do about it.
Racked with guilt, some COVID-19 survivors are asking, 'Why me?'
Survivor's guilt is typically associated with soldiers or first responders who survive a traumatic event that others did not. It's now consuming some people who survived a deadly disease that so many didn't. A counselor gives steps to address those feelings.
Walz signs order restricting 'conversion therapy' for minors
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy on Thursday — but he said it's just a start and called on the Legislature to make the ban permanent.
Nature as a healer
When you’re stressed or anxious do you go for a walk in the woods? Or do you garden or kayak? Host Angela Davis talks about the healing benefits of nature with the founder of a nature-based therapeutics program, a holistic health practitioner and therapist who sees clients outdoors.
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.