Mental Health

Officials were motivated by people's calls for helping someone before they reach the legal threshold of being a danger to themselves or others.

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."

More than one in four Americans are estranged from a family member. We are joined by a writer and a therapist to understand why so many people go "no contact."

What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.

Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."

An exploration of how AI is changing the way we feel — about ourselves and everything else.

On this Veterans Day episode, we explore healing after combat — from a psychedelic treatment in Mexico to making ceramic mugs.

Vedantam, a veteran science reporter, joins WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn to explore how unseen mental forces shape our choices, and why the show continues to resonate with listeners.

Every day, trained therapy dogs roam the halls of the Center City charter school, and they’re having a positive impact on student performances.

Abriendo Puertas ha ayudado a casi 70 supervivientes este año, brindándoles refugio, planes de seguridad y servicios vitales de apoyo bilingüe.

Abriendo Puertas has helped nearly 70 survivors this year, providing shelter, safety plans and vital bilingual support services.

A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cellphone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.

Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?