Mental health
Changing Definitions of Trauma Are Leading To New Alternative Therapies
Expanding knowledge of what trauma is, and how to treat each individual case, is one of the most exciting developments in mental healthcare today.
How finding "glimmers" of hope in day to day life improves mental health
Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker, told Newsweek that connecting with another via "glimmers" in our lives "sparks something" in our nervous system.
I quit stripping for a normal job. Now I might go back
I wanted to choose my mental health over money. But after quitting, I still felt stuck.
Human Rights Expert: Parents Deserve to Be Involved In Their Child's Mental
With a myriad of laws around short-term emergency commitments, the rights of parents are obscured when they should be front and center.
I experienced burnout from being a Black principal in America
I was wrestling, yet again, with the reality of being Black in America. I was exhausted by existing.
Mental Health Expert: Understanding Trauma Starts With Identifying Its Sign
Defining and understanding trauma, including its effects on the body and mind, is crucial for every healing journey.
I'm giving $100 million to psychedelics research
Back in 2018, I was in tremendous mental, emotional and even physical anguish. I didn't know why
Interaction between a dog and her 90-year-old grandma melts hearts
One TikTok user described the heart-warming moment as "the sweetest thing ever."
Rudy Farias' mom Janie Santana made thousands from "missing" son's GoFundMe
"GoFundMe has zero tolerance for the misuse of our platform," a spokesperson told Newsweek on Thursday.
How leaders can rewrite the story around employee well-being
Studies show that overall employee well-being is declining. Here's what company leaders can do to turn that around.
Inside Mayim Bialik's life with boyfriend Jonathan Cohen
The pair first met at a kid's party but later reconnected and started a podcast together about mental health.
NBC's Chuck Todd confronts Democrat on Joe Biden's physical, mental health
A recent poll shows that voters are concerned that Biden does not have the "necessary mental and physical health" to be president.
Man shares video of exact moment he decided to quit alcohol
Graham Todd told Newsweek he began to realize alcohol was "ingrained in everything I did" and that needed to change.
How one glass of wine a day could damage your brain, from a neuroscientist
"Even people who drink once a week will see that their brains shrink. So why should you do that to yourself?" said Friederike Fabritius.
I took a parenting break. It changed my life
As I bid goodbye to my son I felt the familiar twinge of guilt.
I'm a diagnosed sociopath. I feel no guilt, empathy, or remorse
On a scale of one to Patrick Bateman, I'm probably a seven.
Woman upset over partner's request to sleep separately slammed
"It isn't uncommon for people suffering with OCD to decide that they would prefer to sleep in a separate room or a separate bed," an expert told Newsweek.
Man shares sleep data after giving up alcohol—results are astonishing
"I can't overstate how much it feels as if I've stepped out from under a dark cloud and into a new life," Brody Hay told Newsweek.
The best time to wake up to improve your memory, from a neuroscientist
Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our health and memory, a neuroscientist tells Newsweek.
Magic mushrooms, $1 hearing aids: Medical marvels disrupting healthcare
Magic mushrooms for depression. $1 hearing aids. Meds for 85 percent less. These are just a few of the advances these healthcare disruptors are engineering.
Democrat refuses to attend women's event because of transgender moderator
The moderator described the political candidate's refusal as "sheer ignorance."
I quit alcohol and felt some amazing changes
There are several reasons why I know I'll never drink again.
"I was paralyzed": Man recalls waking up on bathroom floor after a party
"I really just wanted to die at that point, I was terrified that for the rest of my life I was just going to be a head," said Chase Friedman.
Children who are breastfed longer have more grey matter
A larger volume of grey matter may be associated with higher cognitive performance and better mental health.
Mental Health Expert: Strategies for Supporting Kids Post-Covid
By being proactive and seeking help when needed, you can help your child lead a happier, healthier life.
I was a California cop, words can't describe the horrors I saw
I see us sliding down the slippery slope, back down toward the muck from which we arose.
Gen Z is Traumatized by Gun Violence
We know what needs to be healed, and how to heal it. It's time to get to work to keep kids safe and well.
ChatGPT could help save your life
Researchers found ChatGPT is better than other artificial intelligence assistants at answering health questions accurately and giving out the right resources.
"I developed a drug problem:" Two women on living with undiagnosed ADHD
ADHD is not limited to "naughty boys" but that stereotype leads to misdiagnosis or late detection for many. Two women tell Newsweek how this shaped their lives.