EducationApril 30, 2026
Should schools limit kids’ screen time? The science is murky
Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem
Mental Health
PsychedelicsApril 24, 2026
RFK, Jr., says ibogaine holds unprecedented promise for treating depression. Here’s what the science says
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., referred to ibogaine as the most promising treatment for PTSD and depression “that anybody’s ever seen.” Does the science hold that up?
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Mental HealthApril 24, 2026
RFK, Jr., puts psychedelics on fast track to FDA review and approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking to accelerate the review process for three companies that are studying psilocybin and an MDMA-like drug as treatments for depression and PTSD
Mental HealthApril 24, 2026
Young adult suicide rates dropped after U.S. launched 988 hotline
The states with the greatest increases in 988 crisis hotline use since 2022 experienced the greatest decrease in suicide mortality, but the hotline alone may not explain the drop
Mental HealthApril 20, 2026
Trump’s order on psychedelics could have far-reaching science consequences
A new executive order could make it easier for researchers studying how psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine may be useful in medicine
Mental HealthMarch 17, 2026
Medical cannabis isn’t an effective treatment for anxiety, depression or PTSD, new research shows
People frequently use medical cannabis to treat anxiety, depression and PTSD, but two new reviews show there is little evidence that it works
HealthMarch 8, 2026
Daylight saving time hit you like a brick? Here’s how to cope better
Losing an hour of sleep to daylight saving time is not good for you, but there are ways you can help yourself bounce back
Mental IllnessJanuary 28, 2026
Psychiatrists plan to overhaul the mental health bible—and change how we define ‘disorder’
The American Psychiatric Association has announced big upcoming changes to psychiatry’s big book of mental disorders, the DSM
PsychologyDecember 16, 2025
A Distorted Mind-Body Connection May Explain Common Mental Illnesses
Disruptions in interoception may underlie anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental health ailments
Mental HealthDecember 11, 2025
Teen AI Chatbot Use Surges, Raising Mental Health Concerns
A new survey offers the clearest national snapshot yet of how U.S. teens are using artificial intelligence
HealthNovember 18, 2025
Postpartum Depression Gets a Fast-Acting Fix
Deep emotional distress after birth kills many mothers. A new kind of drug offers better, faster treatment
Mental HealthNovember 5, 2025
ARFID Is More Than Picky Eating—And the Condition Is on the Rise
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID, can cause malnutrition and weight loss in children and adults even when body image is not a factor