Emotional health
How to find the right therapist
LCSW, LPC, PsyD, psychiatrist — what do the letters mean? Research shows that the relationship with your therapist matters as much as the method. Here’s how to choose.
Emotional health
You can’t keep giving your family what you don’t have. Looking after your own mental health is part of loving the people around you, not selfishness. Here: emotions, energy and the early warning signs worth taking seriously.
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Short guides to psychological ideas: what they mean, where they come from and what the research says.
- What is rumination, and how do you stop replaying your thoughts?Replaying an argument for hours, asking “why me?” over and over. Rumination keeps you stuck and fuels depression. Here’s what research says and techniques that help.
- Parental burnoutExhausted, running on empty, going through the motions with your kids? Parental burnout is real, it’s different from ordinary tiredness and depression, and it’s more common in the US than in many other countries.
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Emotional health
How to beat insomnia without sleeping pills
Lying awake at 3 a.m. night after night? Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the recommended first-line treatment. Here’s how it works.
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What is rumination, and how do you stop replaying your thoughts?
Replaying an argument for hours, asking “why me?” over and over. Rumination keeps you stuck and fuels depression. Here’s what research says and techniques that help.
Emotional health
How to help someone who is thinking about suicide
Asking directly about suicide doesn’t plant the idea — it can save a life. Here’s what to say, what to do, and how a safety plan and 988 can help.
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Parental burnout: the signs, the causes and how to recover
Exhausted, running on empty, going through the motions with your kids? Parental burnout is real, it’s different from ordinary tiredness and depression, and it’s more common in the US than in many other countries.
Emotional health
Postpartum depression: signs, how common it is and where to get help
Postpartum depression affects roughly one in six new mothers — and about one in ten new fathers. Here’s how to tell it from the “baby blues” and where to find help, 24/7.
Emotional health
Self-compassion: what it is and how to practice it as a parent
You yelled again. You forgot the field trip form. Self-criticism doesn’t make you a better parent — self-compassion might. Here’s what research says and how to start.
Emotional health
What actually helps with anxiety?
Constant worry, a racing mind, a knot in your stomach. Here’s what research shows helps most — from CBT to exercise — and simple steps you can start today.
Emotional health
How to recognize a panic attack — and what to do about it
A pounding heart, chest pain, the feeling you’re dying or losing control. Panic attacks are terrifying but not dangerous. Here’s how to recognize them and what treatment works.
Emotional health
How to recognize the signs of depression
Depression is more than sadness. Here are the nine core symptoms doctors look for, how screening works, and what treatment options research supports.
In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Veterans and service members: dial 988, then press 1. More resources on our Get help now page.