Mental Health
Mental Health Resources for the Black and Brown Community in Boston
“I am not well if WE are not well” has become the tagline of the dance cardio studio, Trillfit, in Mission Hill, owned and operated […]
How to Help Children Cope with Depression and Anxiety Right Now
Growing up like a “regular kid” is anything but regular these days. From virtual learning to days on end spent with parents and siblings instead […]
Eight Ways to Cope with Your Feelings of Grief During the COVID Pandemic
During the past couple months, I’ve heard many times that the feelings of the pandemic are sort of like riding a roller coaster. Everyone is […]
Where to Find Free Mental Health Resources around Boston
Finding the right therapist can be hard. And if you need help right now, it can be even harder and more frustrating to go through […]
Why Stress Baking Is Everyone’s Favorite Way to Cope
Typically, I do one of two things when I’m stressed: I run from my feelings or I eat them. A month ago, when the coronavirus […]
Have You Heard the One about My Crippling Depression?
On the evening of October 11, 1993, 23-year-old would-be standup comedian Gary Gulman, a towering, well-put-together man from Peabody who had failed as a tight […]
TBT: Dorothea Dix Visits East Cambridge Jail for the First Time
Getting political traction and starting a revolution is no small task—especially if you’re a woman in the 19th century. But Dorothea Dix was one of […]
The Interview: Sleep Expert Charles Czeisler
Can’t sleep? Boston’s top expert explains why getting a good night’s rest means more than just a comfortable pillow—it means changing the way we live.
Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Gut Health and Science Funding
Massive cuts detailed in President Trump’s budget blueprint could change health and science research as we know it, nationwide and here in Massachusetts. The plan—which is […]
Five Ways to Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Five ways to treat your seasonal affective disorder.
Late Raiders QB Ken Stabler Donated His Brain, Spinal Cord to Boston University
Legendary Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken “The Snake” Stabler, who led the Silver and Black to victory in Super Bowl XI, died of Stage 4 colon […]
Local Doctor Studies Mental Health and Digestive Bacteria
ABC News featured Waltham psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt last week and his studies about the correlation between bacteria in the digestive tract and mental health […]
Harvard Researchers Study Motor Dysfunction Treatments
Brain photo via Shutterstock New research from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) could eventually lead to more effective treatment for patients […]
Junior Seau Had Brain Disease Prior to Suicide
Brain image via Shutterstock The Associated Press (AP) reported today that Junior Seau, the celebrated NFL player and former Patriots linebacker who committed suicide last […]
Health Headlines: This is Your Brain on Christmas Music
MDMA is being studied as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s right, MDMA. If you were a big partier in the ’80s and ’90s, […]