Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

U.S. drops in new global happiness ranking. One age group bucks the trend
A new happiness report finds sharp declines in well-being among adolescents and young adults in the U.S. But the picture is better for people aged 60 and older, marking a striking generational divide.
A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights to counter tech addiction and isolation
Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of today's widespread social problems.
'Trauma Sponges': A Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis fire captain and author Jeremy Norton about his memoir “Trauma Sponges.” Listen back to their conversation about Norton’s 22 years of being a first responder in Minneapolis, including a call to the scene of George Floyd’s murder.
U.K. companies that tried a 4-day workweek report lasting benefits more than a year on
Many of the companies are so pleased with the results — improved wellbeing, lower turnover, greater efficiency — they're making the four-day workweek permanent.
Take time to raise awareness for eating disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is held the last week of February with the National Eating Disorders Association, NEDA, naming this year’s theme as “Get in the Know,” with the goal of spreading awareness and information about eating disorders, treatment and prevention.