This category highlights the role of connection, belonging, and shared responsibility in wellbeing. It features stories and insights on community-based support, peer connection, and initiatives that strengthen collective resilience.
We love our celebrities. Whether it’s a singer whose song reminds us of our first kiss at senior prom or an actor who helped empower us after a bitter breakup, we experience a certain connection to celebrities. When a celebrity…
The pandemic not only took a toll on our physical health, but it also affected our mental health. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety and depression saw a 25% spike in 2024. Now, new research from the 35th European College…
The brain is full of different parts and pathways that control how we function and experience the world. However, not everyone’s brains work the same way. Neurodivergence isn’t a medical condition, nor is there a defined standard for what is…
In our dreams, we sometimes come face to face with our worst nightmares — including death. Falling from a cliff, drowning in open water, or being chased by a wild animal through the woods are all terrifying scenarios that can…
Mental health issues are a widespread problem. The first year of the COVID pandemic reportedly increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally by 25% (via World Health Organization). According to the Mayo Clinic, exercise may be a way to…
Screen time is still a relatively new phenomenon, with studies beginning to explore its impact on children’s developing brains (via American Psychological Association). While more long-term studies are needed to truly understand how the use of phones, tablets, and other…
Zoloft is a brand name for the medication sertraline, which belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and…
A later alarm time, no morning commute or hassle with what to wear, the convenience of working in your pajamas only minutes after rousing from your nighttime slumber. All the perks of a remote or work-from-home job sound delightful. For…
If someone has a personality disorder, it means that their thoughts and actions differ in meaningful ways from what is considered normal in their culture (via PsychDB). Their questionable thought and behavior patterns typically show up in adolescence or young…
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but finding the right gift for someone with anxiety can be difficult. You might think that setting up an appointment for a spa getaway might help, but the idea of commitment might bring…