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One of the first stories about seasonal affective disorder, published in the The Washington Post in 1981, starts with a young woman telling her psychiatrist that she “should have been a bear” because of her urge to hibernate when the days become shorter in the fall. She was kind of joking, the outlet noted, but her awareness of her cyclical…

In past financial crises, many investors changed their behaviors, sometimes for the better, other times not. Financial professionals can help investors plan.

After a pregnancy, social media can create pressure for new moms to “snap back” to their pre-baby weight. But it’s important to understand that pregnancy changes moms’ bodies and those changes are normal, Dr. Rebekah Diamond explains.

These strategies can help you deal with financial anxiety.

Statistics show the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly tough for young adults. A new campaign is raising awareness about how to help.

“Shark Tank” co-host Kevin O’Leary has multiple psychedelic drug company investments citing “incredible potential” compared to recreational cannabis.

“Shark Tank” co-host Kevin O’Leary has multiple psychedelic drug company investments citing “incredible potential” compared to recreational cannabis.

Stigmatized drugs like psychedelic mushrooms and MDMA are key to a new era of mental illness treatment for conditions like depression and PTSD.

Supportive partners can limit the effects of depression and external stress that might otherwise negatively impact relationships, new research from UMass Amherst shows.

About half of college students screened in a recent Boston University study were found to have depression or anxiety. It’s a sign of the toll the pandemic is taking on millions cut off from human connections and, for many, their goals and aspirations. NBCLX storyteller Cody Broadway looks from college campuses to social platforms like TikTok at the impact social...

Medical marijuana can be effective in combatting some forms of anxiety, but it should be prescribed and closely monitored.

You may feel deep in a rut, but your brain in more malleable than you think. And it is possible to change your brain to achieve more happiness. NBCLX takes a closer look at what psychology researchers are saying about the links between our habits and behavior and our mental well-being.

Our country faces not one mental health crisis, but several. The first is the stigma around mental illnesses. The second is the difficulty of finding help. NBCLX contributor Alex Wohleber talks to people on the front lines of the crisis. Visit lx.com/mentalhealth for more stories and resources.

Reaction is breaking the Internet following Meghan and Harry’s interview with Oprah, but we wanted to hone in on some key moments that aren’t getting as much play. Not only did Meghan disclose that she was in a desperately dark place, but Prince Harry admitted he felt shame and had no idea how to help his hurting wife. What can...

This time of year can be tough, even when you’re not in a global pandemic. Less sunlight and often dreary weather can be extra hard for people battling depression. Here’s how COVID is also playing a role and how you can help loved ones in need:

About 5% of adults in the U.S. experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which can cause feelings of depression in the low-light winter months. And now COVID-19 and social distancing may be making it worse. Here is what you need to know about SAD and what to do if you are affected.

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

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.

Pediatricians say the side effects of the isolation of remote learning can sometimes be worse than the effects of the coronavirus on children.

Pediatricians are becoming worried that loneliness imposed by the coronavirus pandemic can be far worse than the health effects of the virus itself.