When Gamers Become Parents, Finding Balance Is Next Level (Published 2020)

Video games appeal to all ages, but when do they become a distraction for parents?

We Didn’t Want to Co-Parent a Puppy (Published 2020)

Getting a pandemic puppy seemed like a bad idea for a blended family. Until we did it.

The Devastating Ways Depression and Anxiety Impact the Body

Mind and body form a two-way street.

How I Knew I Needed to Quit Instagram

Just like with alcohol, social media left me feeling anxious and removed from myself.

With Every Stroke, Gaining Confidence In and Out of the Water (Published 2020)

As a Black woman with anxiety, swimming was more than technique. It opened new worlds to me and helped my stress fall to the side.

The Lasting Trauma of Infertility (Published 2019)

Even when it ends with a healthy baby, a long struggle to conceive may exact a brutal toll.

Should You Resume In-Person Therapy?

Virtual counseling has become the norm during the pandemic. Here’s how to decide whether it’s still working for you.

Opinion | Instagram Is Adult Entertainment

We can’t make social media safe for teenagers. So we should keep them off.

How Young People’s Social Anxiety Has Worsened in the Pandemic

They expected their 20s to be a time for friends and the passage to adulthood. Instead, they drifted into isolation. Now thousands of young people are struggling to socialize again.

When a Teenager’s Coping Mechanism Is SpongeBob (Published 2017)

It’s no surprise that adolescents find handy, if sometimes quirky, ways to reset when they are feeling overwhelmed.

Dry Eyes Afflict Many of Us. Here’s What to Do About It.

That gritty, itchy feeling in your eyes can arise from many causes, including too much screen time, and eye drops may only make it worse.

How Teens Use Downtime to Connect, Distract or Reflect

Different choices for how young people use free time lead to different kinds of relief.

A Medical Career, at a Cost: Infertility

Physicians are raising awareness of the reproductive toll that work stress, long hours, sleep deprivation and years of training can exact.

We Need to Understand the Difference Between Isolation and Loneliness

Both can pose distinct dangers to our mental and physical health.

Breathe. Exhale. Repeat: The Benefits of Controlled Breathing (Published 2016)

Controlled breathing, an ancient practice, can reduce stress and soothe your body.

Finding Balance in a Tiny, Wobbly Boat (Published 2019)

Rowing is a rigorous workout for the muscles as well as for mindfulness: Not wanting to flip keeps you focused.

Finding Balance in a Tiny, Wobbly Boat (Published 2019)

Rowing is a rigorous workout for the muscles as well as for mindfulness: Not wanting to flip keeps you focused.

The Trouble With Airports, and How to Fix Them

With all the aggravation associated with flying these days, airport designers are hoping to calm things down with outdoor spaces, wide-open views, less noise and even foliage.

We’ll Give You a Week Off. Please Don’t Quit.

“Operation Chillax”: Companies are trying to combat burnout from working remotely by offering more time off and other perks.

‘The Battery’s Dead’: Burnout Looks Different in Autistic Adults

Though little studied, exhaustion among people with autism has become its own pandemic.