
Elmo wants to 'check in' again, this time as part of a new 'Sesame Street' mental health initiative
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sesame Street is creating mental health resources for children, all led by Elmo and The Count.
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Why hope is not the same as optimism — what one psychologist says we can learn from MLK
In conversation, “hope” and “optimism” can often be used as synonyms. But there’s an important gap between them, as psychology research suggests.
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What fans with OCD, anxiety are saying about John Green's latest movie, 'Turtles All the Way Down'
John Green's latest movie adaptation tells the story of a teen girl living with OCD. With a May 2 release, fans are starting to see early screenings of the film.
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A community-centered health and art show will transform 18 cities this summer — all on the same day
The nationwide initiative Arts For EveryBody invites artists from 18 different cities to collaborate in large-scale community projects on the same day: July 27.
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Living fully by facing death: The wisdom of Alua Arthur, America's leading death doula
Having worked with Chris Hemsworth — and thousands of everyday clients who are in hospice care, or just want to think more intentionally about their deaths — Arthur is “a friend at the end of the world.”
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9 comics that perfectly illustrate what it's like to live with anxiety
Haley Weaver playfully sheds light on the complexities of mental health, offering understanding and comfort, to all of us experiencing anxiety.
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Mercury Stardust & friends raise millions for gender-affirming care on TikTok, despite transphobic trolls
Mercury Stardust's annual TikTok livestream was interrupted by trolls this weekend — but the trans creator is dedicated to supporting gender-affirming care.
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LEGO stores just completely changed the way they support autistic shoppers
LEGO will enhance accessibility in stores worldwide with new shopping features, in hopes of creating a more inclusive environment for all LEGO lovers.
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LGBTQ+ folks can now text a new mental health hotline
The new service is a partnership between Crisis Text Line and FOLX Health, hoping to reach more LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
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Researcher: 'Negative emotions' like anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety can be useful
Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an upcoming event that you couldn’t concentrate for days?
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This Carnegie Hall concert series is designed specifically for attendees' mental health
With an emphasis on mindfulness and human connection, New York’s legendary theater is using culture to cultivate well-being.
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