MENTAL HEALTH

Breaking bad habits requires a little more than just willpower.

The Best Way to Break a Bad Habit, According to the Experts

Stopping something as inconsequential as biting your nails or as serious as drinking too much requires perseverance and planning.

Map Shows the Most Stressed-Out Cities in America

Based on employment, insurance, and cost-of-living data, these are the American cities with the most stressed-out residents in each state.

Who wouldn't be screaming in this situation?

Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?

Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.

Some people can change their winter mindset.

Norwegians May Hold the Secret to Braving a Winter Lockdown

Learning to think like a Norwegian may help Americans cope with a winter made harder by the pandemic.

Jakoś to Będzie: Poland's Anti-Hygge Approach to Happiness

The next time you feel hopeless, say "jakoś to będzie"—a Polish phrase that translates to "things will work out in the end."

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'

Iceland's Skógafoss waterfall wants you to wail your heart out.

Go Yell It on the Mountain: Iceland Will Blast Your Scream Into the Wilderness

The Iceland tourism board is bringing back primal scream therapy to promote its impressive landscapes.

The French Quarter in New Orleans makes for a fabulous vacation spot, but Louisiana can be stressful for full-time residents.

The 10 Most—and 10 Least—Stressed-Out States in America

The study analyzed 41 possible causes of stress across four categories: work, money, family, and health and safety.

Virginia Tech Awards Moose the Therapy Dog With Honorary Doctorate

After supporting staff and students at Virginia Tech for six years, Moose the Therapy Dog received his honorary doctorate during a virtual commencement ceremony on May 15.

Smell You Later: How Comfort Smelling Can Relieve Quarantine-Related Stress

If you've been separated from a loved one during quarantine, smell a comforting scent—like a sweater they've worn—to lift your mood and relieve stress.

Direct Relief is shipping masks and other personal protective equipment to healthcare institutions around the nation.

6 Charities Providing Coronavirus Relief—And How You Can Help

From Feeding America to the CDC Foundation, these charities are working hard to alleviate the effects of the pandemic across the nation.

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Iceland Encourages Residents to Hug a Tree for Five Minutes to Combat Loneliness

If they have no one to hug in quarantine, Icelanders are being urged to find the nearest tree and hug it for at least five minutes a day.

The workbook features cartoonish creatures called "The Moodsters" that walk kids through the activities.

Yale and Scholastic Have Released a Free Workbook to Help Children Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The 16-page downloadable workbook features lovable cartoon creatures and activities that help kids process their emotions.

Elmo and Abby search for the color green at the beach.

Sesame Workshop Shares New Resources and Activities to Help Parents and Kids Cope With Self-Isolation

Elmo and the rest of the ‘Sesame Street’ characters help teach kids how to wash their hands and how to feel better about being stuck at home.

Isolation and health fears are affecting everyone.

8 Tips to Manage Your Coronavirus and Social Distancing Anxiety, According to an Expert

The current public health crisis and extended alone time caused by the coronavirus is raising anxiety levels all over. A psychologist has some advice that can help.

Vans's new autism awareness collection of slip-on sneakers.

Vans’s New Autism Awareness Sneaker Collection Features Sensory-Inclusive Elements

Vans' new slip-on sneakers feature cool color palettes and a variety of visually appealing, tactile designs.

Therapy Puppy Provides Comfort to Grieving Families at North Carolina Funeral Home

Macon Funeral Home in North Carolina hopes Mochi the Bernese mountain dog will offer grieving families the comfort they need.

This Copper-Infused Weighted Blanket Is Eco-Friendly and Hypoallergenic

Not only can this weighted blanket help soothe anxiety, but it’s naturally resistant to mites, bacteria, and other unwanted microscopic pests.

'Secret Santa' Causes Millennial Anxiety, Report Finds

The traditional gift-giving exchange known as Secret Santa can result in social shaming and overspending, according to a new survey.

Can Weighted Blankets Really Reduce Stress and Anxiety, or Are Those Claims a Bunch of Fluff?

Weighted blankets users swear by these coverings' comfort and anxiety-reducing qualities ... but some experts say the science behind their touted health benefits is still pretty light.

Move Over Dogs, Goats, and Peacocks: Llamas Are the Hot New Therapy Animal

Therapy llamas are spreading holiday cheer, alleviating stress, and lowering blood pressure from Oregon to Texas and beyond.

Oxford University’s Student Union Is Replacing Clapping With Jazz Hands

Noiseless, trigger-less jazz hands are the British Sign Language’s official expression for applause.

America’s Happiest Employees Work at These 25 Companies

Google and Microsoft both ranked, but neither is the best company to work for based on employee happiness.

Doctors at a British Hospital Are Now Prescribing Houseplants for Depression

Houseplants aren’t just for decor anymore. One clinic is England thinks horticultural therapy could improve your mental health.

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