The Devastating Ways Depression and Anxiety Impact the Body

Mind and body form a two-way street.

A ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’: No Treatment Helped Her Depression — Until This

It’s the first study of individualized brain stimulation to treat severe depression. Sarah’s case raises the possibility the method may help people who don’t respond to other therapies.

How to Fend Off Winter Depression

As the days get shorter and the nights start earlier, take these steps to help prevent seasonal affective disorder.

Facebook Downplays Internal Research Released on Eve of Hearing

The social network published its findings about Instagram’s effect on young users, as senators prepared to question an executive on Thursday.

Opinion | Instagram Is Adult Entertainment

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

‘What’s Going on With Our Black Girls?’ Experts Warn of Rising Suicide Rates.

Researchers have uncovered worrisome trends among Black youth.

The Silent Partner Cleaning Up Facebook for $500 Million a Year

The social network has constructed a vast infrastructure to keep toxic material off its platform. At the center of it is Accenture, the blue-chip consulting firm.

What Are the Benefits of CBD? (Published 2019)

More than 60 percent of CBD users were taking it for anxiety, according to a survey of 5,000 people. Does it help?

How to Get Your Intuition Back (When It’s Hijacked by Life) (Published 2018)

Suddenly at midlife, the gut instinct I had long relied on to make important life decisions left me. Here’s how I learned to get it back.

Exercise May Help to Fend Off Depression (Published 2019)

Jogging for 15 minutes a day, or walking or gardening for somewhat longer, could help protect people against developing depression.

Opinion | What’s Ripping American Families Apart?

The U.S. seems to be in the middle of a pervasive psychological decline.

The Unknowability of Other People’s Pain

While my father was alive, it was impossible for me to imagine his agony.

How to Support Adult Children Struggling With Mental Health

Expert advice on how to gently offer help and compassion.

8-Year-Olds in Despair: The Mental Health Crisis Is Getting Younger

The number of children who need urgent mental health care has been on the rise for years, and spiked during the pandemic.

Morning People May Be at Lower Risk of Depression Than Night Owls

Going to bed early and waking up early may help to provide some protection against depression, a new study suggests.

Naomi Osaka Withdraws From Wimbledon but Will Play in Tokyo Olympics

She had withdrawn from the French Open in May, citing mental health issues, and had said her playing calendar was undetermined.

Opinion | Andrew Rannells: What Words Can I Give You That Will Comfort Me?

I taped personal messages to raise money for charity. I didn’t expect the requests to hit close to home. People wanted me to tell them, “You are OK.”

The Health Benefits of Coffee

Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of all kinds of ailments, including Parkinson’s disease, melanoma, prostate cancer, even suicide.

Opinion | TED Talks Won’t Treat Your Depression

A myopic but seductive worldview has caught on among many influential people — and it might be hindering our ability to solve real-world problems.

A Rogue Climber Running From the Law Was Fleeing His Own Trauma

A former paratrooper became an “urban explorer,” scaling the tops of bridges and buildings to help ease his PTSD. He now faces criminal charges in several states.