How to make friends: Scientists have uncovered some intriguing new details
Recent studies in psychology and neuroscience shed light on friendship formation. Evidence suggests physical proximity and brain synchronization play a role.
Texting a Random Stranger Better for Loneliness Than Talking to a Chatbot, Study Shows
A newly published study of how college students interact with chatbots and human strangers showed talking to a random person offers more connection than an LLM.
Understanding the Link Between ADHD and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Those who live with ADHD may experience dissociative symptoms due to stress or trauma. Various support options, like therapy, can help manage symptoms.
Mental Health Minute -- Understanding Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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Why protecting your sleep is beneficial to your physical and mental health
Health experts say more than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from a sort of sleeping disorder. When we don't get enough rest, it can affect both our physical and mental well-being.
Racial Discrimination Linked to Mental Health Risks and Increased Psychiatric Detention
This week, Mad in America examines three studies related to racial discrimination, mental health, and psychiatric detention. The first links racial From hiring discrimination to involuntary hospitalization, new research highlights systemic racial inequities.
How to Move On | What to Do When You Can't Get Closure
Learn how to move on when closure isn’t possible. Gentle, practical steps to heal, release emotional pain, and rebuild your sense of peace and self‑trust.
The stranger secret: how to talk to anyone – and why you should
Forget fear of public speaking. A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society
The Importance Of Social Connection For Emotional Wellbeing
In today’s fast-paced and digitally driven world, it’s easy to feel more connected than ever—yet deeply alone at the same time. Social media notifications,
Looking for life purpose? Start with building social ties
Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lower stress levels and boost our mental health. Finding meaning may not have to be an ambitious project.
This blog explores the importance of kindness for the mental health and wellbeing of ourselves and others, as well as ways we can practice kindness this Random Acts of Kindness Day and beyond.
Study reveals persistent gaps in child mental health access
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute finds that mental health care gaps for U.S. children remain stark: one in five households reported a child needing treatment, yet nearly a quarter didn't receive it, and many who did still struggled to access care.