Mental Health Matters

Coping with stress in a connected world

Should We Blame Chris Rock, Will Smith, or Ourselves?

Mental health matters, even at the Oscars. What can we learn from the “slap” heard around the world?

Winning Isn’t Everything

We aren’t sure about the tree in the forest, but if an athlete falls in an empty stadium, it still takes a toll on their mental health.

New Year’s Resolutions Are Notoriously Hard to Keep

Use the "five Ws" of journalism—who, what, why, where, and when—to help you understand what's influencing your behavior.

Belonging and Our Belongings

Tis the season to remember that one man’s junk is someone else’s treasure.

Is it Time to Rethink Holiday Traditions?

We’re not over the politics and through the pandemic yet. So, do we still want to go to Grandma’s house for the holidays?

Trigger Warnings are Supposed to Protect People

Imagine that Roy Rogers was bucked off his horse. Would it have benefitted him more to get back on, or to spend the rest of his life giving "Trigger" warnings?

College Students Are More Diverse Than Ever

We live in a rapidly changing world. So why are college degrees still based on a model that originated centuries ago?

Is There Still Time to Reconsider the Olympic Ideal?

Some sportscasters have claimed that athletes need to redeem themselves after a failure. Do they put unrealistic pressure on competitors?

We Have Focused on the Medal Count at the Olympics for Too Long

Simone Biles didn’t earn a gold medal yesterday. But by prioritizing her own mental health she earned a perfect score.

How Moving Forces Us to Come to Terms With the Past and Future

We can't change the past. But we can choose what to take with us going forward.

Seeing and Believing Aren't Necessarily the Same Thing

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, can we trust our eyes at all?

Physical and Mental Illness Are Two Sides of the Same Coin

Ever wonder why it is OK to call in “sick” but not “sad” to work? Artificial distinctions between physical and mental illness are making us all ill.

The Time of Our Lives Is All We Have

Already nostalgic for the slower pace of the pandemic? Maybe it’s time to stop trying to keep up with the Techno-Joneses.

Sibling Rivalry: It's Not Just for Kids

Is the pandemic straining your relationships with your adult siblings? You are not alone, but there are things you can do to cope.

Are We Living in the Worst of Times?

Survival is difficult. Staying optimistic may be even harder.

We Can’t Prevent Natural Disasters

The entire state of Texas just went through a week of freezing temperatures. The issue is not whether the weather is getting weirder, but how we can choose to cope.

Happy Valenkind’s Day!

Despite the rosy cards and commercials, far too many people find Valentine’s Day leaves them feeling disappointed or lonely. Maybe it’s time to repurpose this ancient holiday.