MENTAL HEALTH

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.

Common Misconceptions About OCD

Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you have OCD.

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.

ADHD can’t be diagnosed from a stock photo.

Misconceptions About ADHD

ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the more misunderstood mental health conditions in popular culture.

Hieronymous Bosch, 'Cutting Out the Stone of Madness' (c. 1501-1505), now in the Museo del Prado

13 Fascinating Facts About Lobotomies

Dig in for the dark story of an ethically dubious medical practice that fortunately fell out of fashion.

7 Common Misconceptions About Drugs

Do bath salts turn you into a cannibal? Can caffeine actually sober you up? We debunk a few misconceptions about drugs.

This man is bursting with totally organic happiness.

Can Faking a Smile Actually Make You Happier? Scientists Think They Know the Answer

A new study led by Stanford challenges the “fake it ’til you make it“ theory.

A happy baby enjoying a beach day in Hawaii.

These Are America’s 20 Happiest States in 2022

Well-being, work life, and community are just a few of the factors that contribute to the happiness of a state’s residents.

Here’s How to Hide Your Likes on Instagram

Not everyone wants to see how their Instagram posts stack up against their peers. Luckily, there's an easy way to hide like counts from your feed.

These Are the 25 Happiest Countries, According to the 2022 World Happiness Report

What’s the happiest country in the world? For the fifth consecutive year, it's Finland—and its Nordic neighbors are doing well, too.