Mental Health
Language police Hochul administration pitches woke alternative way to refer to drug abusers instead of ‘addicts’
Drug abusers could no longer be referred to as an “addict” in New York State, according to a proposal tucked into Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion budget plan.
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Can an at-home vagus nerve stimulator reduce stress? New tech could improve sleep, focus and anxiety
"Vagus nerve stimulation pulls you out of that stressful physiologic state," Dr. Peter Staats told The Post.
Blue Monday is here — how to beat the saddest day of the year, according to your zodiac sign
Blue Monday, the third Monday in January, has been declared the most depressing day of the year.
This 5-minute pre-bedtime habit can help you fall asleep 'significantly faster'
Many Americans need half an hour to fall asleep, though it shouldn't take so long to drift off.
What your job reveals about your psychological health, according to a substantial new study
Your mental weakness could be your biggest career asset.
This memory-boosting supplement may also improve your mood — and it costs pennies per pill
One naturally occurring non-essential amino acid, critical in the production of neurotransmitters, may also help stabilize mood and improve cognition.
Bad memories constantly pop into your brain? This bad habit could be to blame
A new study found that sleep deprivation weakens the brain’s defense against unwanted memories, letting them flood your mind.
This Indian herb has been shown to improve memory and brain health
Move over, trendy superfoods — there’s an ancient herb making waves in the wellness world.
I'm a psychologist — 6 tips for battling seasonal affective disorder including 'small' tasks that make a big difference
"The best management of SAD involves strategies that attend to an individual’s mental, physical and emotional well-being," New York psychologist Christopher Fisher told The Post.
I'm a therapist — my calming Christmas tree trick will calm your holiday stress
More than a quarter of Americans confess to experiencing more stress than they did at this time last year.
I'm a doctor — my 6 simple tips will reduce your holiday stress, start with a mindset of abundance
Santa isn't the only one who could use a helper for the holidays.
Music doesn't just evoke memories — it can also change how we remember the past: study
Music has more power on the brain than we ever realized.
Gen Z is suffering a 'midlife crisis' — amid 'vicious cycle' of overspending and job stress: study
“For many, the biggest factor contributing to this crisis is money,” said the insiders, who surveyed 2,000 US adults over age 18.
Genetic discovery reveals 'direct link' to autism: 'Key player'
Pinpointing the cause of autism has proven difficult, in part because it's a complex group of developmental disorders and not a single condition.
What is brain rot? The science behind what obsessive scrolling does to our brains
Some experts believe that constant, endless scrolling of social media and other online content is doing exactly that – rotting our brains.
Scientists pinpoint key attribute of people who have more willpower — how to get it yourself
Forget the fountain of youth — researchers in Norway believe they have found the recipe for success.
I'm a psychiatrist — start the day by saying these 8 words out loud to beat negative thinking
Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist in California whose A-list clientele includes Bella Hadid, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, has taken to TikTok to share the positive morning affirmation that he...
I have schizophrenia — this is what it's like to live with my freaky hallucinations
A woman who was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia is sharing her terrifying experience with the chronic mental disorder.
I'm a neurologist — the scariest condition I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot
“As a neurologist, I see a lot of devastating conditions but this has got to be one of the worst,” Dr. Bing said.
'Yoga pill' could one day stop anxiety attacks by targeting specific area of the brain: study
“It can, potentially, create a whole new class of drugs that can more specifically target anxiety disorder,” the neuroscientist said of his breakthrough.
Popular drug may be linked to serious mental health problems
"It's definitely doing something that's concerning," one scientist said about reported side effects of the drug.