mental health

Mood tracking is the latest wellness innovation, but happiness experts are conflicted about whether a wearable that logs your disposition is actually helpful.

Bummed out about the climate crisis? Back hurts like hell? Haven’t slept a full night in weeks? We don’t have all the answers—but do have few manageable suggestions for ways to take control and keep things on the rails.

The Hoffman Process, popular with a growing number of CEOs and celebrities, is often described as ‘10 years of therapy in a week.’

Tai chi workouts have never been more popular. We asked experts to break down the benefits and explain how to learn the ancient Chinese martial art.

Focusing on the moment after you wake up and the way you breathe can make an enormous impact on your life, says Master Shi Heng Yi, because “so many things are made to pour the attention and energy out of you.”

We spoke with experts about the pros and cons of integrating cold plunges into your post-workout routine.

In college I developed an extreme body dysmorphia around my hairline. It took countless transplant consultations—and public confessions—to come out the other side.

REM sleep is essential for short-term resilience and long-term health. Experts share tips for the best way to get more of this essential phase of shuteye.

What was once a signature party favor of the left has been subsumed by optimization-obsessed conservatives. How did we get here?

Skipping after-work drinks might be better for our bodies, but what happens to our social lives when alcohol is no longer part of the equation?

Starting with getting outside first thing in the morning.

More and more older Americans are dying by gun suicide—especially white men, whose rates far outpace other groups, a new analysis from The Trace and GQ reveals. “He maybe didn't know how to tell us that things were getting to be too much for him,” says one family member. “I think my brother was in a lot of pain.”

Understanding when and how you work is essential.

Your tummy is a surprisingly vital center of physical (and mental!) health.  

AI chatbot companions are everywhere. And so are cautionary tales about their influence. But men are also using them as a way to process hard feelings amid a loneliness epidemic.

The Carolina Panthers quarterback shares how breathing exercises, meditation, and speaking to a sports psychologist have helped him navigate the NFL.