From “rage bait” to “aura-farming,” tracking words on the rise this year reveals how the internet and AI are reshaping ...

In fact, a growing body of research suggests that hobbies can support mental health by reducing stress, improving mood and ...

My Mind and Me,’ Selena Gomez shares her experience with psychosis and bipolar disorder to destigmatize mental health.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Broadway performer Ashley Parker Angel (O-Town, “Wicked” musical and “The Masked Singer”) chatted about venturing from entertainment to the health and wellness space. Ashley Parker Angel. Photo ...

Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, according to a new study. The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics found that owning a smartphone during ...

In early adolescence, smartphone ownership is associated with depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep, according to a study published online Dec. 1 in Pediatrics. Ran Barzilay, M.D., Ph.D., from ...

Technology connects us, informs us, and empowers us—but it also challenges our well-being in profound ways. In the mental health digital age, people face the paradox of being more connected than ever ...

A friend of mine in his early 60s recently fell off a shed he was building. The shattered bone and the lengthy rehab would be hard on anyone. Should he expect, though, to return to optimal mental and ...

Teens who start using cannabis before age 15 are more likely to use the drug often later in their lives. They are also more likely to develop mental and physical health problems in young adulthood ...

Nina Hobson. Photo Credit: Ashley Balderrama. Nina Hobson. Photo Credit: Ashley Balderrama. Hobson is a two-time Australian “Woman of the Year” finalist and UK “Woman on the Year” finalist who is ...

YouTube announced Tuesday the launch of a new dedicated section for teen-focused mental health and well-being content, making it easier for users 13-17 years old to find age-appropriate information on ...