MENTAL HEALTH

Why Does Your Body Jerk Awake As You’re Trying to Fall Asleep?

Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.

Therapy Llama and Alpaca Comfort Anxious Travelers at Portland Airport

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

If you ever freeze after hearing something go ‘bump’ in the night, you’re not alone.

Why Do We Freeze When We’re Scared?

You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.

Arts and crafts can be fun and beneficial for your mental health.

Arts and Crafts May Boost Mental Well-Being as Much as Employment, Study Says

Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.

Dogs Can Smell Our Stress—And It's Contagious

Dog emotions are in tune with humans’—including stress.

After journaling your feelings, try shredding them.

Having Anger Issues? Try “Shredding” Your Feelings

Instead of anger management classes, all you may need is a pen, some paper, and a trash can.

7 Common Misconceptions About OCD

Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you have OCD. Let’s break down some myths about obsessive compulsive disorder.

There are some powerful tools in your arsenal that will help keep the Sunday Scaries at bay.

A Simple Way to Beat the Sunday Scaries

The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there are ways you can fight back.

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.

Watch: Mysterious Footage from a 1950s Psychiatric Hospital

Uncovered on the grounds of the now-demolished Bahr Treatment Center in Indianapolis, this time capsule contained film reels that are still shrouded in a layer of mystery.

Seems like overcrowding could be an issue.

The 25 Happiest Cities in America

Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.

How Wind Phones Are Helping People Connect With Lost Loved Ones

Wind Phones originated in Japan in the 2010, and have since spread around the world.

7 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever

Taking steps like moving your body, booking a trip, and tweaking your routine can keep you feeling balanced during the winter doldrums.

You may want to think twice about sneaking a cookie.

Sugary Snacks and Drinks Could Be Making You Depressed

A recent study found a link between artificial sweeteners in ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of depression.

6 Cures for Combatting Homesickness

Homesickness is normal. Here are some techniques for how to cope with the feeling.

Meditating is one way people cope with air travel. The other is alcohol.

Afraid of Flying? A New Service Lets You Chat With a Pilot to Ease Your Fears

Dial a Pilot lets you quiz pilots about everything from turbulence to weird noises.

Paying bills is a source of acute stress.

10 Facts About Stress You Should Know

How much do you really know about our biological and physiological responses to *waves hands around* all this? Grab a stress ball and find out.

Fear vs. Phobia: What’s the Difference?

The definition of ‘phobia’ is similar to that of ‘fear’—but there’s a big difference in the threat level.

That feeling when you're about to get paid $10,000 for walking around.

GymBird Is Hiring a “Chief Step Officer” to Walk 10,000 Steps for $10,000

Walking 10,000 steps a day can be tough to find the time or motivation for—but you’d probably do it for $10,000.

The Reason You Should Never Pet a Service Dog

Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.

Finland’s Happiness Masterclass Is a Free 4-Day Trip to a Luxury Resort—Here’s How to Apply

The world’s happiest country wants to teach us all how to live more like Finns.

Known as the "sea of trees," Japan's Aokigahara forest has a grim history.

15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest

Some visitors have chosen Japan’s Aokigahara, or ‘suicide forest,’ as the setting for their final moments—walking in with no intention of ever walking out.

These light boxes are UV-free and offer 10,000 lux of light.

Seasonal Depression Got You Down? These Highly Rated Light Boxes Could Help You Out

These Verilux light boxes meet the Mayo Clinic’s recommendations for light therapy and could help if you’re coping with seasonal depression.

8 Scientific Benefits of Love

Love can have some pretty great perks: the emotion offers mental and physical benefit to our bodies. Here are eight aspects of life that get a boost when our hearts are full.