NPR | Mental Health Headlines

Postpartum mental health needs a village
Mon Aug 31 4:46 pm
The Lindsay Clancy trial has shed new light in the dark corners of postnatal maternal health. We talk with a psychiatrist about women's mental health issues following childbirth.
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Lights out, Instagram off? The changes to Meta for teens could be a big deal
Sat Aug 29 7:00 am
Researchers and advocates are applauding the changes that Meta agreed to make for minors on Instagram and Facebook. Cutting kids off at night and during the school day are two big changes.
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4 ways to cope with constant thoughts about your body image
Fri Aug 28 5:01 am
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques.
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As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
Fri Aug 21 4:59 pm
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental-health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
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As USS Lincoln heads home, mental health experts tally the stressors of life at sea
Fri Aug 21 5:00 am
The USS Abraham Lincoln is now on its way home after spending nine months at sea. Experts weigh in on the mental health challenges of prolonged confinement and isolation aboard an aircraft carrier.
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Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Wed Aug 19 5:02 am
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add whimsy to your life. Play experts share tips on how to find the perfect side quest.
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She told no one about her agony except ChatGPT. What her death reveals about AI risks
Tue Aug 18 5:00 am
A 29-year-old woman confided her suicidal thoughts to an AI chatbot — not to her therapist, not to her parents, not to her best friend. What can AI learn from her death?
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Lindsay Clancy's trial highlights gaps in understanding, treating postpartum psychosis
Sun Aug 16 5:00 am
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy's has put the condition in the spotlight. Women who have had it call for more research and understanding of a difficult mental illness.
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You have more free time than you think. Don't believe it? Try a time audit
Wed Aug 12 5:02 am
The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
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How one man's love of flyfishing carried him through tough times
Sun Aug 02 5:02 pm
An avid fly fisherman in Vermont shares his love of the craft and how its shaped his mental health journey.
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