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Mental Health and Well-Being

Read the latest Mental Health and Well-Being Articles from Next Avenue.

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Mental Health in a Changing World

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health America is providing education and offering support
May 16, 2024
An older vet walking past the Department of Veterans Affairs. Next Avenue, mental health

How the VA Cares for Veterans' Minds and Bodies

The health system for American military veterans has integrated mental health services as part of primary care for patients of all ages
May 14, 2024
A father and daughter embracing after talking about mental illness. Next Avenue, mental health stigma

How Mental Health Stigma Shapes Lives

Psychologist Stephen P. Hinshaw revealed his family secrets in a 2017 memoir, where he described how his father’s misdiagnosed mental illness fueled his own career-long fight against stigma
May 6, 2024
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After 50 Years, I'm Not Keeping This Secret: I've Long Been Diagnosed With Mental Illness and I'm OK if You Know

For the first time, journalist Steve Mencher, 71, tells his own story
May 6, 2024
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Two people having lunch together an intergenerational friendship. Next Avenue, world happiness report 2024

Tackling the Happiness Problem Plaguing Young Americans

There’s something happening here — and something older Americans can do about it
May 3, 2024
A middle aged couple enjoying nature together. Next Avenue, mental health and resiliency

Mental Health: Fortifying Your Emotional Resiliency

Life experience can make individuals more flexible and adaptable. Here are some strategies to bolster your emotional staying power.
April 25, 2024
An elephant holding their tunk up to smell. Next Avenue, scent, smell and memory

Why Familiar Scents Can Boost Your Mood

Researchers recently discovered that familiar smells may foster specific autobiographical memories (AM) in humans and potentially assist in depression recovery
April 16, 2024
An anxious woman looking out of the window of her home. Next Avenue, worry, anxiety

When to Worry About Worrying

At different times, most people worry about things such as health, finances or family tension. Constant, persistent and unproductive worry may signify something more problematic.
March 27, 2024
A downtown Area in Vermont flooded with brown water. Next Avenue

The Mental Health Toll of Climate Change

From natural disasters, to extreme temperatures, to worry about the world, the climate crisis is intertwined with mental wellbeing
March 25, 2024
The golden girls sitting together. Next Avenue, aging well

'The Golden Girls' Cracked the Code on Aging Well: Limit Social Isolation and Loneliness

'The Golden Girls' showed how essential social connections are to physical, mental and social health
March 19, 2024
A couple hugging outside. Next Avenue, depression older adults,

Overcoming Depression, From Home

Working outside of traditional mental health settings can reach people not as connected to care resources, surmounting barriers like transportation access and stigma around mental health
March 4, 2024
A young person tutoring an older adult. Next Avenue, digital buddy, social connection

Can a Digital Buddy Affect Mental Health in Older Adults?

Tackling loneliness, especially among older adults, requires a targeted solution and digital connections may help
February 21, 2024
A woman looking frustrated with a pile of clothing after doing Swedish death cleaning. Next Avenue, life lift

Beyond Swedish Death Cleaning: Life Lifting

Are you ready for some life lifting to lighten your personal world?
February 19, 2024
A man who is suffering from anxiety and depression sitting on a couch. Next Avenue, mental illness, mental health

Seeing Mental Illness

One in five older adults experiences a mental health condition, but many people are underdiagnosed or treated. Experts share tips on recognizing signs of mental illness among older adults.
February 16, 2024
The silhouette of a woman watching a political debate on TV. Next Avenue, 2024 election, stress disorder

Do You Feel Anxious? Irritable? Argumentative? You May Suffer from ‘Election Stress Disorder’

Here’s everything you should know about 'election stress disorder' and what you can do about it
February 16, 2024
A woman meditating in her backyard. Next Avenue

For Improved Mental Health, Add Meditation to Exercise

New research shows combining mindfulness and movement can improve depression and anxiety, among other mental health challenges
February 12, 2024
Black and white headshot of Julianne Holt-Lunstad. Next Avenue, loneliness

Tackling Loneliness

Americans are still less connected and experiencing loneliness — how can communities help?
February 5, 2024
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