Close Key TakeawaysShadowland is a new docuseries investigating the lives of those who believe in right-wing conspiracy theories.One of the major questions the series poses is, why do so many people fall prey to such irrational thinking?Having a better understanding of—and empathy for—these people can get us a little closer to the root of what makes conspiracy theories so enticing. Key Takeaways Shadowland is a new docuseries investigating the lives of those who believe in right-wing conspiracy theories....

Close Mind in the Mediais an ongoing series discussing mental health and psychological topics in popular movies and television When Elliot Page came out as transgender in 2020, making him perhaps the most famous trans man on the planet, it was unclear if he would continue in his role as one of the super-powered Hargreeves siblings on Netflix’s popular series “The Umbrella Academy.” For two seasons Page had played “Number 7,” the sibling most likely to be overlooked and undervalued, but also the one who has the most explosive power of any of the Hargreeves....

Close Given the drama inherent in a character who houses multiple personalities with distinct wants and needs, it’s easy to understand why writers and directors are eager to depict people with DID and why actors are eager to play them. Unfortunately, these depictions rarely portray the condition accurately, perpetuating misinformation and even damaging ideas about what it means to have DID. What is Dissociative Identity Disorder? Dissociation, in which a person disconnects their mind from what their body is experiencing, exists on a spectrum....

Close This is Part 2 of a two-part series on the depiction of dissociative identity disorder in “Moon Knight.” SeePart 1. And while the show includes plenty of over-the-top superhero plot points and action sequences, as we discussed inPart 1 of this series, there are many things the show gets right in its depiction of DID. Still, there are also several things the show gets wrong about the condition. What Does Moon Knight Get Wrong About Dissociative Identity Disorder?...

Close Mind in the Mediais an ongoing series discussing mental health and psychological topics in popular movies and television Spoiler alert! This article contains major spoilers for the first season of the series Wednesday, now streaming on Netflix. Netflix’sAddams Family adaptationWednesday, which focuses on the moody pig-tailed character Wednesday Addams during her teenage years, has become a major hit. The story centers on Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) as she enrolls in Nevermore Academy, a school for so-called “outcasts,” whose student body includes werewolves, vampires, sirens, psychics, gorgons, and all kinds of other teens with strange attributes and abilities....

Close Key TakeawaysMindfulness is an ancient practice that requires an awareness of sensory stimuli and presence in the moment.Mindfulness-based therapy has been linked to both mental and physical benefits.A new study identifies the mechanism that allows mindfulness meditation to relieve physical pain. Key Takeaways Mindfulness is an ancient practice that requires an awareness of sensory stimuli and presence in the moment.Mindfulness-based therapy has been linked to both mental and physical benefits....

Close Key TakeawaysMindfulness has benefits for children and adolescents, including improved focus, sleep, and conflict resolution skills.A new study found that mindfulness taught in schools does not improve kids' mental well-being.Anxiety and depression in youth are on the rise, and early preventative care is essential. Key Takeaways Mindfulness has benefits for children and adolescents, including improved focus, sleep, and conflict resolution skills.A new study found that mindfulness taught in schools does not improve kids' mental well-being....

Close Key TakeawaysKids from low-income households who learned how to practice mindfulness at school gained an extra 74 minutes of sleep time, on average, according to a new study.Time spent in REM sleep, which is important for emotional well-being, also went up for many children who participated in mindfulness training.Children who don’t have access to mindfulness training can develop these skills through simple exercises at home, with the help of a parent or caregiver....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Mindfulness?What Is Meditation?What Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction?Daily Mindfulness Practices Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Mindfulness? What Is Meditation? What Is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction? Daily Mindfulness Practices Close Mindfulnessandmeditationare terms that are often used interchangeably, but they’re not exactly the same. Still, both practices can be intertwined as we try to become more grounded and self-aware in our lives....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTypesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Types Treatment Coping Close Misophonia is a poorly understood, and under-researched, condition. The term misophonia did not arise to describe the condition until the year 2000, although the condition was described much earlier as selective sound sensitivity syndrome. Awareness of the disorder has increased since several news stories aired nationally on the disorder in 2011....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewSymptomsDiagnosis With ManiaDiagnosis With DepressionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Symptoms Diagnosis With Mania Diagnosis With Depression Treatment Close In many cases, the depressive episodes may be the defining feature of bipolar disorder. At other times, a person may experience a less severe form of mania known ashypomania, in which the elevated mood may not be so apparent, especially to casual observers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsModerate Symptoms of DepressionDiagnosisCausesModerate Depression TreatmentsCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Moderate Symptoms of Depression Diagnosis Causes Moderate Depression Treatments Coping Close While everyone feels down from time to time, depression is a serious mental health condition that can make it difficult to function normally. But depression can vary in intensity. How depression is experienced can vary from one person to the next, and the condition can also be classified as either mild, moderate, or severe....

Close Key TakeawaysSocietal norms emphasize traditional benchmarks, such as marriage and kids, as a sign of success for women.Other accomplishments often aren’t met with the same level of support.Conversations with loved ones and internal reflections can aid in combatting these patterns. Key Takeaways Societal norms emphasize traditional benchmarks, such as marriage and kids, as a sign of success for women.Other accomplishments often aren’t met with the same level of support.Conversations with loved ones and internal reflections can aid in combatting these patterns....

Close Key TakeawaysMost cases of monkeypox have been reported among gay and bisexual men.This has lead to the spread of misinformation that monkeypox is an STI and limited to the LGBTQIA+ community. Both of these claims are inaccurate.To reduce stigma, public health messaging around the outbreak mustn’t leave room for assumptions. Key Takeaways Most cases of monkeypox have been reported among gay and bisexual men.This has lead to the spread of misinformation that monkeypox is an STI and limited to the LGBTQIA+ community....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Kevin HartWhy Kevin Hart Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From KevinMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Kevin Hart Why Kevin Hart Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Kevin More About the Podcast...