Woman calls out relatable feeling that makes no sense as an adult
The holistic healer sparked a viral conversation on adult anxiety, trauma, and breaking free from the fear of mistakes.
Johnson & Johnson acquires Intra-Cellular in $14.6 billion deal
Intra-Cellular Therapies makes Caplyta, a once-daily pill for adults with schizophrenia and bipolar-related depression
My Gen Z class is eerily silent. We can't ignore this worrying new trend
First years this fall were markedly different than the Gen Z peers that preceded them. It continued all semester long.
Plane crashes: Survivors' psychological trauma explained
Surviving a plane crash can result in symptoms of post-traumatic stress, and everybody experiences these symptoms differently.
Woman takes Xanax before flight, wakes up to a surprise
"They thought I was dead. They had to yell and scream at me and shake me because I wasn't waking up," Cassidy Bond said of the cabin crew on her flight.
I have trypophobia. It's a peculiar condition
Maybe it's a passed-down aversion to serious health risks. Maybe it's nature's way of saying: "CAUTION! Stay back."
Nationwide recall of anxiety drug over life-threatening packaging error
The drug clonazepam is being recalled due to a mislabeling error that could have serious consequences.
"I hid it"—dad shares mental health toll after wife's postpartum depression
With encouragement from his wife, who had developed severe postpartum depression after their son's birth, the dad sought help.
Ashwagandha benefits: Can the plant help you relieve stress?
The herb is gaining popularity for its anti-stress properties and nutritionists say the interest is deserved.
Why Sunday scaries are worse than ever this week
A study reveals Americans' anxiety around Daylight Saving Time, as Newsweek consulted two psychotherapists on ways to combat the feelings.
I had to use deadly force. I'm ashamed of what I did to cope
I have always wondered if people were slowly watching me self-destruct because they did not know what to say, how to help, or did not want to get involved.
Daylight saving: 3 signs your dog is confused as clocks fall back
"The sudden change in their humans' routines can be particularly confusing for them," researcher Jeffrey Kelu said.
Dog takes "calming treat" but they work a little too well
"Check for signs of life," one viewer wrote after seeing the effects of the relaxant on Ralphie the dog.
Better Planet
Distressed Americans more likely to take action to save the planet
U.S. adults are suffering from eco-anxiety. The upside? It makes them more likely to help try and fix the problem with others.
Bride-to-be has wedding "meltdown", fiancé and mom know what to do
"Talk about a mood swing," one social media user in the comments section quipped.
All the hurricanes are taking a toll on Gen Z's mental health
Younger generations were more likely to say that extreme weather had an impact on their health when compared to older Americans.
Gender nonconformity may increase mental health risks
The researchers stress a need for more interventions to help support those who do not conform to gender stereotypes.
Psychedelic found to reduce anxiety, research says
Rodents given the drug DOI were seen to be less anxious, due to changes in nerve cells in the brain.
Self-compassion can reduce mental ill-health by 80 percent, study finds
Research on Syrian refugees found high levels of trauma, depression and anxiety, but self-compassion made a major difference.
Hysterics at way clingy orange cat calls for owner: "Hug him please"
"The blankie waddle is too much," wrote one viewer after seeing the cat's hilarious antics.
Overweight children at greater risk of adult schizophrenia, study says
Scientists do not know why childhood BMI seems to be linked with schizophrenia but suggest that excess weight might alter the structure of young brains.
Fiancé's moving gesture to stressed bride-to-be hailed as "green flag"
"I knew he was serious about me needing to take a break," Debra Reisinger told Newsweek. "I was so caught off guard by the gesture...I did shed a few tears."
Service dog recovering from attack becomes "instant soulmates" with new cat
The pup began suffering from anxiety after an incident with three other dogs that left her unable to continue working as a service dog.
How Gen Alpha is changing children's hospitals
Gen Alpha is "growing up with cellphones in their hands," a pediatric hospitalist told Newsweek. How will that affect the hospitals that treat them?
COVID may worsen mental illness, study warns
New research suggests that COVID-19 may increase the risk of mental health concerns, but vaccination appears to reduce this risk.
Woman attempts to go to the bathroom alone, her dog has other ideas
"He said it smells, but I love you," joked one TikTok viewer.
People are using ChatGPT for therapy—but is it a good idea?
As more people turn to ChatGPT for their mental health, professionals warn that they must tread with caution.
Woman with OCD calls out people using condition as casual description
"Growing up I always knew my mind worked differently than my friends," Kylie Berko, who lives with OCD, told Newsweek.
My young son had suicidal thoughts. Here's what I wish I'd known.
The night my son asked me if I would help him end his life will forever replay in my mind.
Brain microstructure may show why men are prone to autism and women anxiety
The findings may support the development of sex-specific interventions for more effective mental-health therapies in the future.