Mental Health
Why are anxiety and depression rates rising? Which self-care trends are worth your time and money? Vox’s coverage of mental health and wellness.
The Republican justices seem eager to kill state bans on anti-LGBTQ conversion therapy.
It’s become controversial. Here’s how to really think about it.
Decoding online “psychobabble” with a real therapist.
The do’s and don’ts of asking an AI for health advice.
The paradox of moral perfectionism — and how to escape it.
The case for giving one to your 3-year-old is not as outlandish as it sounds.
A very Future Perfect newsletter mailbag.
Science says that even moderate drinking is bad for you — and Americans are listening.
Today’s trend goes back way further than the modern influencer.
The cutting-edge of neurotech can read your mind. Sort of.
Some of us are much more sensitive than others.
Officials and pilots are discouraging speculation. The preliminary investigation, however, is stark.
Medical devices in the brain are already making a difference for countless patients.
Why a good night’s rest is so hard to come by.
The future of the internet is a slop-filled infinite scroll. How do we reclaim our attention?
Obsessing over your fitness tracker might make you feel awful.
For people with OCD, reassurance can be harmful. ChatGPT provides an infinite supply.
Are gadgets like Apple Watches and Oura Rings making us any healthier?
Teenagers today are dating less than ever. What’s really happening?
Suddenly can’t stand the way your partner chews? That’s resentment.
Ketamine, the drug that reportedly messed up Musk’s bladder, is a public health paradox.
Young adults from around the world are struggling.
Nothing will cure you of perfectionism faster than trying to grow living things.
Swole of body, swole of mind.
How a day off can (and can’t) help children.
It feels very tempting to cocoon myself in relaxing hobbies to spare my mental health.
Dementia has long resisted treatment. But one answer could be surprisingly simple.
Want to improve someone’s well-being? These are the “best buys” identified so far.
Why you should make your phone boring.
Winter lovers share their tips for making the most of the season.
Exclusive: California has a new plan to put chatbots in their place.
Writing down your thoughts can be good for your mental health. Here’s how to start — and keep at it.
And other practical meditation questions, answered.
Want to learn how to meditate? Scientists have a new theory that might change how you practice.
How to decode your mental heath benefits.
A “suicide pod” in Switzerland roils the right-to-die debate.
It wasn’t the easiest year, but 2024 was not without its bright spots.
The best advice we got this year.
Why is it so hard to talk about masculinity?