MENTAL ILLNESS

7 Famous Human Brains and Brain Collections You Can Visit

Human brain collections often languish in back rooms and basements—but here are some you can visit.

The Brains of Anxious People May Perceive the World Differently

People with generalized anxiety disorder unconsciously label harmless things as threats, which increases their anxiety.

The Science Behind a Relaxing, Hallucinatory Float in a Dark Tank

Flotation REST is a form of sensory isolation that some researchers say could treat chronic pain, anxiety, and more.

Picky Eaters May Be More Likely to Develop Anxiety and Depression

Don't panic if your kid hates broccoli.

The Future of Music As Medicine

Giuseppe Troni, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

11 Monarchs Who Went Insane

With election season in full swing, perhaps it’s time to take a step back and be glad that neither candidate makes out with corpses or thinks they have bones made of glass.