#mental health

“Chemo Brain” Is a Growing Problem for Cancer Survivors

Meditation and survivorship classes can both ease depressive symptoms, but meditation also boosts energy.

Psychologist Seth Axelrod, PhD, has metastatic bone cancer—and a unique set of therapeutic skills that help him live with it.

Whether you’re recently diagnosed or have been living with cancer for years, these resources can help you find the support you need.

Some pastors are preaching about mental health from the pulpit for the first time.

Though I’ve had many truly amazing and exciting things happen this year, there’s still the stress of living in a divided country.

Depression and anxiety have worsened since the pandemic, which has led to more people using drugs and alcohol.

Effort aims to help dying patients gain legal access to psilocybin — the mind-altering compound found in so-called magic mushrooms.

Those in nursing homes and assisted living centers are watching cases rise in long-term care facilities with a sense of dread.

These are unprecedented times, with unprecedented challenges that are creating unprecedented stress and widespread problems for sleep.

Individuals report that their health and well-being is worse because of the social distancing required during the pandemic.

In one small study, most workers who tested positive for the coronavirus had no symptoms and worked face-to-face with customers.

Those who reported either an increase or decrease in imbibing were more likely to experience stress and anxiety.

Sudden cognitive dysfunction is a common concern for seniors who’ve survived a serious bout of COVID-19.

Nationwide, surveys have found increasing rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts during the pandemic.

According to a national poll by NPR and Ipsos this July, 82% of K-12 teachers were concerned about returning to the classroom.

Homeless people, incarcerated individuals and people with mental health conditions achieved a high cure rate.