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Cults and human traffickers use coercive control to recruit and retain their targets. Learn how to help the young people in your life avoid falling prey to these enterprises.

What if luck isn't random at all? Psychology and science suggest that attention, mindfulness, and even observation itself may shape the opportunities that appear in our lives.

Personal Perspective: Need to revisit your youth? Borrow a child from someone you know—everybody benefits.

Anxiety and depression and often confused, but it is important to know the difference. Here are 10 ways to help you determine whether you are anxious or depressed—or both.

Fictional characters can help grieving children process big emotions and navigate the death of a parent.

Shame isn't just a feeling—it's a legacy passed down through families. Discover practical ways to step beyond it.

Executives are spending millions optimizing performance while ignoring the lesson every elite athlete knows: Without structured recovery built in, you'll accelerate burnout.

The Mental Health of a Knicks Championship With No Sequel Why winning once and walking away can be healthier than chasing a dynasty. Posted June 14, 2026 Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Posted June 14, 2026 Reviewed by Jessica Schrader

Many young people crash and burn when their sports career ends. Here's how to help athletes discover meaning and direction beyond sports.

It's important to recognize Frankensteining in a relationship as soon as possible. Otherwise, there could be monstrous consequences.

The brain network behind daydreaming and imagination keeps getting cast as the villain of mental life. A creativity researcher mounts the case for the defense.

AI chatbots can reinforce specific mental health symptoms. As a clinician, it's critical to know what questions to ask.

Not all acts of kindness bring the same happiness boost. Research suggests what types of good deeds truly lift our spirits.

The hardest part of healing may be recognizing our own unhealthy behaviors—and believing we have the power to change them.

Mental healthcare often divides research, clinical work, and lived experience into separate worlds. But true progress may rely on bridging these gaps.

Anger does not necessarily turn to hate, but the transformation is all too common. Hate is an emotional virus that spreads rapidly and virulently.

In a world of political and social upheaval, these words from three commencement speeches offered timeless messages of hope.

Infidelity is one of the top reasons people see a therapist. Unfortunately, much of what many people believe about infidelity is wrong. Here are some common myths.

A simple acknowledgment can remind a grieving person that they are not carrying their memories alone.

Too many men delay mental health care for years. That silence can harm work, relationships, and safety.