mental health

For anyone who's experienced the bodily takeover when a wave of anxiety hits—the racing heart, sweaty palms, and tight chest—relief can't come soon enough. So, when celebrities like Khloe Kardashian talk about popping a beta blocker—a drug typically prescribed to treat heart failure—when feeling anxious, public interest rises. Beta…

There's a reason white noise videos on YouTube rack up hundreds of millions of views: They help us to relax. Countless people rely on the soothing sound of a whirring fan or radio static to unwind, especially at bedtime. While white is likely the most commonly recognized "color" of noise, other shades can have an impact…

They may be more than just a means of entertainment Think video games are just entertainment? It might be time to take a second look at this popular hobby. Video games might hold a key to providing affordable, stigma-free mental health treatment around the globe.  A report published in the journal JMIR Serious Games reviewed…

Verywell Loved is a series on the dating and relationship topics people are talking about, with personal stories and expert advice to help you better understand your own experiences.  Swipe left, swipe right, like a photo, start the chat, get ghosted, repeat. There is a collective exhaustion around dating, and while finding love has…

Verywell Loved is a series on the dating and relationship topics people are talking about, with personal stories and expert advice to help you better understand your own experiences.  We’re constantly told, in almost every aspect of our lives, to put ourselves into boxes. Once we pick a lane or find a tribe, the solidity of our…

There are very few plus-size reality TV stars...what gives? If I had to watch only one genre for the rest of my life, it’d be reality TV. There’s nothing greater than a trashy reality show. I’m talking scandals, cheating, lying—you know, all the voyeuristic drama I’d want to watch but never experience in real life.  “The…

Key Takeaways It's been nearly a week since wildfires began ravishing the Palisades and other parts of Los Angeles Mounting evidence shows that the small particles released from these fires can enter the body and cause adverse mental health outcomesProtection from the particles is vital by staying inside, using an air purifier, and…

Why More People Are Opting for 'Slow Living' By Julia Childs Heyl, MSW Julia Childs Heyl, MSW Julia Childs Heyl is a clinical social worker who focuses on mental health disparities, the healing of generational trauma, and depth psychotherapy. Learn about our editorial process Updated on January 15, 2025 Medically…

Much has been written about how to be in a relationship with someone who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but what about the challenge of finding love when you have ADHD yourself? Sure, tips on how to maintain a healthy relationship with ADHD are great, but a lot of us are just trying to survive the first couple of…

It’s natural for kids to feel apprehensive about going back to school, but those worries might be a little more challenging these days. According to recent research, the mental health of kids living in the US is in crisis. A survey of 1,007 American parents conducted in June 2022 by Verywell Mind and Parents found that 54 percent of…