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Media

Steve Buscemi Reveals Why His New Film Listens in on a Warmline

Gary Drevitch on April 2, 2024

In the middle of the night, who can we reach out to? Increasingly, it's volunteers like the main character of "The Listener."

In the middle of the night, who can we reach out to? Increasingly, it's volunteers like the main character of "The Listener."

Relationships

5 Insights About the Five Senses

Kaja Perina on April 19, 2023

3. There's a world of difference between silence and human silence.

3. There's a world of difference between silence and human silence.

Environment

Kids Really Do Have Great Ideas

Lybi Ma on June 2, 2022

How a mother and son got through the pandemic.

How a mother and son got through the pandemic.

Play

Puzzles: The Joy of Perplex

Kaja Perina on May 26, 2022

A.J. Jacobs talks about how puzzles subvert the pattern-seeking mind and what he learned in writing his new book, The Puzzler.

A.J. Jacobs talks about how puzzles subvert the pattern-seeking mind and what he learned in writing his new book, The Puzzler.

Decision-Making

Lessons on Decision Making and Risk Taking from a Professional Poker Player

Abigail Fagan on April 28, 2022

How Maria Ho learned to let logic rule.

How Maria Ho learned to let logic rule.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Why a Psychologist Who Fled Ukraine Believes "What Is Yours Cannot Be Lost"

Kaja Perina on March 17, 2022

Ukrainian psychologist Natalia Lomonosova discusses the bonds that spring up among strangers in crises, the power of starting anew, and the limits of psychotherapy in the face of life and death.

Ukrainian psychologist Natalia Lomonosova discusses the bonds that spring up among strangers in crises, the power of starting anew, and the limits of psychotherapy in the face of life and death.

Fear

Overcoming the Fear of Change

Abigail Fagan on January 19, 2022

How artist and writer Vivek Shraya embraces change.

How artist and writer Vivek Shraya embraces change.

Fear

How People Become Whole Through Psychedelic Therapy

Abigail Fagan on December 29, 2021

How Kelley O’Donnell helps patients heal through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

How Kelley O’Donnell helps patients heal through psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Health

The Age of Medical Misinformation: Dr. Google Isn't Always Right

Lybi Ma on October 22, 2021

Navigating health anxiety in the rabbit hole of the Internet.

Navigating health anxiety in the rabbit hole of the Internet.

Career

What Kind of Person Would Fly to Mars?

Lybi Ma on August 3, 2021

Journalist Jeffrey Kluger on the traits of a space traveler.

Journalist Jeffrey Kluger on the traits of a space traveler.

Health

Confronting the Mental Health Consequences of Solitary Confinement

Abigail Fagan on June 9, 2021

Writer and activist Ian Manuel describes the toll of social isolation in childhood.

Writer and activist Ian Manuel describes the toll of social isolation in childhood.

Mental Health Stigma

How the Stigma of Mental Illness Has Evolved Over Time

Abigail Fagan on January 12, 2021

Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker explores the roots of mental illness stigma in his new book.

Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker explores the roots of mental illness stigma in his new book.

Dementia

How the Arts Can Reshape Dementia Care

Abigail Fagan on December 8, 2020

Artist Anne Basting is reimagining how to forge connections between those with dementia and their loved ones.

Artist Anne Basting is reimagining how to forge connections between those with dementia and their loved ones.

Genetics

What Makes You Unique?

Abigail Fagan on September 5, 2020

A conversation with neuroscientist David Linden about his new book on human individuality.

A conversation with neuroscientist David Linden about his new book on human individuality.

Forgiveness

Why Apologies Are So Hard, and So Necessary

Devon Frye on July 28, 2020

It’s not easy to hold yourself accountable for harm you’ve caused others. A new book explains why, and outlines a plan for offering sincere, restorative apologies.

It’s not easy to hold yourself accountable for harm you’ve caused others. A new book explains why, and outlines a plan for offering sincere, restorative apologies.

Health

How to Support Mental Health in COVID First Responders

Abigail Fagan on June 15, 2020

How can clinicians on the frontlines overcome the stress, anxiety, and grief unleashed during the pandemic?

How can clinicians on the frontlines overcome the stress, anxiety, and grief unleashed during the pandemic?

Autism

Do Environmental Changes Explain the Rise in Autism Diagnoses?

Abigail Fagan on June 3, 2020

A new study suggests changes in awareness and diagnostic practices are more likely answers.

A new study suggests changes in awareness and diagnostic practices are more likely answers.

Loneliness

How a Long-Distance Hiker Learned to Love Solitude and Boredom

Abigail Fagan on April 24, 2020

Appalachian Trail record holder Jennifer Pharr Davis explains how to grapple with social isolation.

Appalachian Trail record holder Jennifer Pharr Davis explains how to grapple with social isolation.

Health

Deportation and Detentions Linked to Worse Youth Mental Health

Abigail Fagan on April 1, 2020

The removal of a family member was associated with increased suicidal thoughts, alcohol use, and aggression.

The removal of a family member was associated with increased suicidal thoughts, alcohol use, and aggression.

Confidence

The Hot Hand: Does Success Lead to More Success?

Devon Frye on March 25, 2020

Sports reporter Ben Cohen searches for the existence of the “hot hand” in his new book on the science of streaks.

Sports reporter Ben Cohen searches for the existence of the “hot hand” in his new book on the science of streaks.