Featured series 
Tag: Mental Health
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Science & Tech
Aramont Fellowships give scientists freedom to concentrate on high-risk, high-reward research
Renewed gift significantly expands the impact of early-career support
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Health
Why mattering matters
Author of best-seller talks about power of feeling valued, asking for help — and how AI threatens core human need
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Health
New study links more immigrants with lower elderly mortality
Researchers say among newcomers are medical, long-term care workers who are arriving amid critical U.S. shortage
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Health
Want to feel more loved? Forget changing yourself. Change conversation.
Two psychologists offer science-backed framework on how to improve relationships
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Health
‘Harvard Thinking’: The things we carry
In podcast, experts discuss how trauma can reshape us — down to the cellular level
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Nation & World
Aging independently, by design
Most older adults say they want to spend their golden years in their own homes. The reality is more complicated, says urban planning expert.
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Nation & World
‘Harvard Thinking’: Is marriage worth saving?
In podcast, experts dig into why wedlock’s appeal is fading — for one group especially — and how to make it work better
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Health
Yoga can help cut severe, initial opioid-withdrawal period in half, study finds
Researchers say results could dramatically increase chances of recovery
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Health
Parental firearm injury linked to surge in children’s psychiatric diagnoses
Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder accounts for most of the increase, according to study
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Health
Need a cheaper, more accessible OCD treatment? There’s an app for that.
New system to address disorder that affects 8.2 million Americans shows promise in study
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Health
After the disaster, living for today
Study looks at why risky behavior surged in wake of 2011 tsunami, earthquake
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Health
Is a chatbot therapist better than nothing?
Experts discuss role of AI and other technology in future of mental health care
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Health
AI is speeding into healthcare. Who should regulate it?
Medical ethicist details need to balance thoughtful limits while avoiding unnecessary hurdles as industry groups issue guidelines
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Health
Sports betting worries grow as wagers skyrocket
Experts see rise in gambling problems, possible wider cultural fallout
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Health
Dry January as an experiment, not a punishment
Why it’s worth trying, what to expect, and how to succeed
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Health
How to pay attention
Constantly distracted by devices? Experts share strategies on reclaiming focus.
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Health
Depression and anxiety linked to increased risk of heart attack or stroke
Study suggests stress reduction holds potential for cardiovascular disease prevention
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Health
The perils of perfectionism
In podcast, experts discuss different types of toxic achievers and the case for embracing your ‘beautiful mess’
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Health
New research finds 5 genetic signatures shared by 14 psychiatric disorders
Could advance treatment of mental illness with greater precision, less medication
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Health
The problem with the school smartphone debate
Study finds most districts already regulate devices. Is the real issue enforcement?
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Health
Why the Mediterranean diet works
In podcast, experts break down universal appeal, research-backed benefits of a health trend that adds more than it takes away
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Campus & Community
‘Exploring everything’ leads to Rhodes
Fajr Khan to represent Pakistan, plans career in clinical psychology
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Health
Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not.
In podcast, experts discuss how to tap into powerful but often neglected key to health and well-being
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Health
Why don’t we have cures for Alzheimer’s, depression?
Neuroscientist says AI, changes in way we think about brain function will likely help speed progress
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Health
‘Dry January’ helped drive drinking rates to 96-year low
Health experts say rise of sober-curious movement, shifts in tech, meds likely made difference in wake of pandemic excess
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Science & Tech
Harsh past might bare its teeth
Early adversity leads to higher aggression and fearfulness in adult canines, study says
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Health
Smart patch reduces cravings for alcohol and drugs
First year of recovery is ‘immensely challenging,’ researchers note. New device could be a difference maker.
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Health
Crossing line between good and bad anxiety
Psychologist offers 3 strategies to keep worry from interfering with everyday life
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Science & Tech
‘I exist solely for you, remember?’
Researchers detail 6 ways chatbots seek to prolong ‘emotionally sensitive events’
