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Mental Health and Well-Being

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

An older adult speaking with a therapist counselor for their mental health. Next Avenue, COVID-19, older adults

Is the Stigma of Mental Health on the Decline for Older Adults?

After months of the pandemic, more older adults are open to discussing their mental health and well-being
May 16, 2022
A black and white photo of a silhouette of a schoolgirl on a swing. Next Avenue, childhood bully, adults deal with childhood trauma

My Fifth-Grade Tormentor Found Me on Facebook and It Brought Up Past Trauma

What I thought was in the past became top-of-mind again, so I asked experts to help me understand why
May 11, 2022
An older adult smiling and walking on a tennis court. Next Avenue, benefits of tennis

Adventures in Tennis: The Mental Health Makeover I Needed

Despite an injury, tennis has given me a physical and mental health boost and I'm hooked
May 6, 2022
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An illustration of a head with a thought bubble inside of it. Next Avenue, inner chatter, ethan kross chatter

How to Make Inner Chatter Work for You

We all have a voice inside our heads. Here are ways to calm it.
April 6, 2022
Two older men in a greenhouse, showing off the flowers. Next Avenue, benefits of flowers, mind and body

The Blooming Effects of Flowers on Mind and Body

Flowers offer a mental health boost, whether you're creatively arranging them or just enjoying their beauty
April 5, 2022
Three side-by-side photos of men smiling. Next Avenue, Black men grief, therapy

More Black Men Are Seeking Help to Manage Their Grief

Mental health professionals work to encourage Black men to speak up about their internalized pain
April 5, 2022
Two older adults petting a puppy while outside walking. Next Avenue, mental health benefits of love

What's Love Got to Do with Mental Health?

Love, friendships and other forms of connection are vital for our well-being as we age
March 17, 2022
An older couple looking out at a canal. Next Avenue, mental health benefits

The Mental Health Benefits of Doing Nothing

Set aside that to-do list and focus on being, not doing, for better mental and physical health
March 15, 2022
A older adult looking somber as he is fishing with his son. Next Avenue, depression, treatment, solutions

Depression is Never Inevitable

The 7 key messages this psychiatrist emphasizes to patients struggling with depression
March 3, 2022
A person's hand holding up a psychedelic mushroom. Next Avenue, Psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, depression, PTSD

It May Be Time to Change Your Mind About Psychedelics

Psilocybin, ketamine and MDMA may offer new hope for people dealing with depression, PTSD, cancer and other conditions
February 28, 2022
A person wearing a hearing aid outside. Next Avenue, adjusting to hearing aids

A Guide to Adjusting to Life With Hearing Aids

Transitioning into wearing hearing aids can be difficult. The writer knows this firsthand and wants to share her hard-earned tips for successfully navigating this new chapter of your life.
February 3, 2022
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