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There’s a Mysterious Syndrome That Turns People Into Statues
Patients with catatonia look frozen on the outside. On the inside they feel overwhelmed by fear and anxiety.
7 Photographers on Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Heartbreaking Memory Loss
Photographer and curator Jon Feinstein discusses his and other artists' interpretations of these diseases through image-making.
People Born Blind Are Mysteriously Protected From Schizophrenia
The possible explanations could help us better understand the condition.
Can You Feel Your Heartbeat? The Answer Says a Lot About You
How strongly and accurately you feel your heart beating could tell you something about your mental health.
I Went to a High-End Psychedelic Retreat to Address My Anxiety
As more people become interested in trying psychedelics, spa-like retreats are popping up all over the world. Should people with mental health issues feel safe trying them?
Talking to Yourself Is Normal, But So Is Staying Quiet
Your inner monologue might sound like how you speak out loud—or a more abstract form of expression all your own.
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Queer People Want Therapists to Call Them on Their Bullshit
Affirmation is important, but too much can become suffocating for LGBTQ clients.
If You’re Feeling Lonely, Focus on Quality of Conversations, Not Quantity
Being more intentional with our social interactions can improve our well-being and help stave off emotional burnout.
38% More People Sober This Year, Dry January Found Dead
Fewer people report starting a Dry January, probably because fewer people are drinking at all.
If You Want to Change Your Habits, You Have to Plan to Mess Up Sometimes
Moderation can help you reach your goals, but only if you're precise about what it means to be moderate.
How Long Is Right Now?
As long as it took you to read that headline. Or shorter. Or it might not exist at all.
Cooking Complex, Time-Consuming Meals Taught Me to Be Patient With Myself
Making risotto is a lot of work—and that feels like a triumph over hiding in my bedroom and only eating to survive.
