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 My Desire to Run Again Pushed Me to Walk

After recovering from a traumatic brain injury, a writer seeks to reclaim the mental transcendence that comes from running.

As Animal-Assisted Therapy Thrives, Enter the Cats (Published 2018)

More research is done on the therapeutic benefits of dogs than on cats and other animals. But there are signs of change.

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.

Swimming in an Uncertain Sea

The underwater filmmaker Ron Elliott describes what he’s learned from his encounters with sharks near the Farallon Islands.

Fighting the Shame of Skin Picking (Published 2019)

For many people with body-focused repetitive behaviors, the predominant effects are cosmetic, and the consequences emotional and social.

How to Spot a Love Addict

Experts question whether we can describe a toxic relationship the way we talk about gambling or alcohol. But some have found that framework to be a helpful step in the road to freedom.

There’s a Reason Why You Overshare on Dates

Sometimes it’s hard to stop talking when you’re nervous. There’s a name for that — and some tips to help.

When the Picky Eater Is a Grown-Up (Published 2016)

Some adults seek help when they worry about being poor role models for their children or panic about attending business dinners.

Sometimes I Hate My Husband’s Peloton

Yes, exercise is hugely beneficial. But can too much of a good thing cause tension in your relationship?

My Roommates Have Been Listening to My Therapy Sessions. Is That OK?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on an invasion of privacy and reporting misconduct at work.

Living With O.C.D. in a Pandemic

Covid made things worse for many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. But it also came with a silver lining.

What to Look for in a Physical Therapist

Not all P.T.s are created equal. Find a professional who values evidence over anecdote.

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.

Seasonal Affective Disorder Isn’t Just for Winter

Feeling blue even though everyone seems to be basking in perfect summer weather? There might be a good reason for that.

Something Bothering You? Tell It to Woebot.

When your therapist is a bot, you can reach it at 2 a.m. But will it really understand your problems?

‘In Treatment’ Is Back. How Does That Make You Feel?

Pandemic tensions led HBO to make a new version of the therapy drama, which stars Uzo Aduba and aims to reduce stigmas about mental health care.

Has Covid Remade Psychotherapy for Good?

Treatment by Zoom has brought unexpected benefits — will it carry over to the post-pandemic age?