MENTAL ILLNESS

Quick, fetch the Rexall’s Americanitis Elixir!

Americanitis: The 19th-Century Scourge of Stressed-Out Workaholics

Nearly all of the day’s experts blamed Americanitis on stress caused by the relentless pace of life in the U.S., which was only exacerbated by new technological advancements.

When Drinking Too Much Tea Could Get a Woman Sent to a Psychiatric Hospital

If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.

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.

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.

10 Facts You Should Know About Schizophrenia

From the positive and negative symptoms to possible causes, here are a few things you should know about schizophrenia.

11 Facts You Should Know About Depression

Depression affects 300 million people worldwide, but there's good news: There are effective treatments. Here’s what you need to know about this debilitating mental disorder.

Teen Activists in Oregon Help Pass Law Allowing Students to Take ‘Mental Health Days’

Thanks to some teen activists, students in Oregon can now stay home from school when they're dealing with mental health issues.

The Ohio State Fair Is Hosting a ‘Sensory Day’ for Individuals With Autism

Kids with autism and their families will get to experience the Ohio State Fair without the bright lights and loud music.

The infamous asylum on Blackwell's Island that Nellie Bly infiltrated in the late 1880s.

A Nellie Bly Memorial Is Being Planned for New York City’s Roosevelt Island

Here’s what we know so far about the memorial for investigative journalist Nellie Bly, famed for her infiltration of a women’s asylum in the late 1880s.