“The country is burning,” A.R. sat in front me with her face buried in her hands as she cried.

Sexist notions around body type are among the leading factors driving up rates of self-harm.

Called bibliotherapy, prescribing books that mirror a client's experiences can help them cope and feel catharsis.

"I didn't feel safe anywhere, not even in my own home, with my own people."

Self-loathing behaviors may cause us to stop taking care of ourselves, opening us up to physical health problems.

Research proved that bullying others increased bullies' tendency to internalize their problems, which later led to mental health struggles.

The one glimmer of hope is that efforts to curb air pollution can also reinforce better mental health.

Collectivist cultures like India's train individuals to take life decisions based on what other -- often more powerful -- people feel.

Research has proven that marginalization causes and exacerbates mental health concerns for minorities.

Stigma and productivity concerns keep conversations between employers and employees about individual mental health out of reach.

By withholding jobs, housing, and social interactions, society often hinders the path to recovery for addicts.

Research says when you nap, and for how long, often determines how rested you feel after.

Studies show facing the nothingness of death makes people value the fullness of life.

These abnormalities occur in the brain region controlling emotions, which explains why those with mood and anxiety disorders cannot control what they feel.

Researchers warn the cult mental health following behind cannabis products doesn't justify its clinical use.

Incel culture is hideous, but it's also a reflection of the ugliest part of our mainstream beliefs.

In many parts of the world, suicides increase during the sunniest months.

Pregnant and postpartum women experiencing weight-related stigma are at risk for depressive symptoms, unhealthy eating behaviors, and stress.