mental health

The riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the possibility of more violent protests, along with the pandemic are taking a toll on the country’s mental health. It comes atop an already difficult time as millions worry about rising Covid-19 case numbers, job losses and food insecurity. A Boston University study found rates of depression have tripled during the...

An L.A. program called Step Up on Second is driven by the philosophy that stable housing is the first step to changing the lives of people struggling with chronic homelessness and mental illness. The program, which was supported by Kobe Bryant before his death, operates a motel-turned-shelter that offers full studio apartments to the people it serves. Among those helped...

Deborah Krevalin from the West Hartford Holistic Counseling Center explains how to recognize if you need help, and the benefits of therapy.

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death in America among black youth ages 10-17.

Halsey apologized and deleted a photo that depicted her battle with an eating disorder after being shamed on social media for not including a trigger warning. Chelsea Kronengold from the National Eating Disorders Association talked to LX News about the appropriate way to have a conversation surrounding eating disorders.

Long-distance athlete, filmmaker and actress Alexi Pappas says her perspective on mental health and healing came while recuperating from a post-Olympics depression. Pappas opened up to LX News about what she learned during the battles she details in her new book “Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas.”

Dr. Roberta Garceau of My Yoga Joy takes use through a relaxation exercise.

Integrative Hypnotist Stephanie Dalfonzo explains ways to deal with anticipatory anxiety.

While the COVID-19 dangers are real, anxiety-inducing distractions make it far too easy for millennials — even those with pre-existing issues — to overlook the mental health implications. A millennial therapist shares her advice on how young people can protect their mental health in the age of the coronavirus.

“No amount of money can compensate for a lack of character, honesty and genuine empathy towards others,” a father writes in a letter to his young child.

The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has reignited outrage against racism and police brutality. But there’s another crisis that needs to be addressed — in the workplace. Here’s what managers can do to support their employees.

If you’ve found yourself coping with the stress of the past year by racking up your online shopping charges, you’re not alone. But did you know that you can get the dopamine kick of shopping without spending a cent? Here’s how to get your retail therapy without the guilt.

In 2006, Janet Blaser packed her bags and drove from California to Mazatlán, Mexico. Now, at 64, she has no regrets. Here’s what it’s like and how much it costs to retire in the colorful beach town.

Now is the time to press reset and structure your life to get past the chaos of 2020, suggests psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. She joined LX News to share three bad habits you should leave behind for a purposeful and meaningful year.

Medical experts are raising flags about possible long-term mental health impacts that may outlast the coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down some of the mental health risks Americans are facing, why some in our society are suffering more than others, and how to find help.

As we turn the page on 2020 here are a few of the topics we covered that we hope don’t follow us into the new year.

If there was ever a time NOT to stress out about ringing in the new year alone this is it. For once no worrying about that overcrowded New Year Eve’s party or that awkward midnight kiss. This is the year to curl up with a good book and watch the Times Square Ball drop from the comfort of your...

What do you want to change about your life in 2021? After a year when joy was hard to come by, many of us have a simple wish for the New Year: Happiness. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain took us on his own journey as he discovered his own recipe for peace through meditation, mindfulness and living in the moment.

Tony Hsieh’s story is a tragedy. He chased happiness ferociously, but struggled. Mental health experts share signs indicating your loved ones need help.

In the age of social media, the pressure to live up to a certain “ideal” physical standard can take a toll on our mental health. And with more time at home, it’s easier to get stuck comparing our bodies to others on social media. NBCLX’s Isa Gutiérrez talked to people across the country who are struggling with body dysmorphia and...

Ketamine is known as the party drug sometimes called Special K. But under a doctor’s guidance, the drug is also helping some people struggling with severe depression. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories goes to a clinic to talk to a doctor administering the treatment and a patient who swears by its benefits.