The 'magic' of walking with grief Walking with other people who are grieving a loss is one way to ease some of the pain and feel less alone. Nancy Eve Cohen
New study reveals effects of COVID school closures on students' mental health A new study is providing hard data about just how bad school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic were for children's mental health. Hosts
A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it Young adults who took just a one-week break from social media showed improvement in depression, anxiety and insomnia symptoms, a new study says. Plus, tips for how to take a break from your feed. Rhitu Chatterjee
Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems. Rhitu Chatterjee
An Alzheimer's pill appears to protect some in a high-risk population A new study is reviving hope that a twice-daily pill can slow down Alzheimer's in people whose genes put them at high risk for the disease. Jon Hamilton
How to decide whether to step back from a difficult relationship — or stick it out When a loved one is behaving in a way that bothers you, should you lean into the relationship or take a break? If you're having trouble deciding, therapist KC Davis offers guiding questions. Malaka Gharib
Boost hope and reduce stress with this simple social media trick Social media can push us to the dark side with negative content. A new study finds watching inspiring videos for just three minutes a day can boost your mood and reduce stress. Allison Aubrey
Antidepressant side effects differ greatly depending on the drug, study finds Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication, they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug. Will Stone
Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age. Jon Hamilton
In Alaska, one man battles season depression... with balloons Fairbanks, Alaska, gets extremely cold and dark in the winter, and residents turn to all kinds of hobbies to keep seasonal depression at bay. For one man, that includes ornate balloon art projects. Shelby Herbert