Olympian Simone Biles joins pivotal conversation on athletes and mental health
Simone Biles withdrew from the team final at the Olympics saying that she needed to take a step back. And as the stigma surrounding mental health fades, we see more athletes — like Biles, Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps — speaking openly about their struggles.
New Yorkers seek stress relief and fitness in the boxing ring
A boxing gym in Westchester County that survived the pandemic closures has reopened and welcomed a whole new clientele.
2020 set record for negative emotions, according to Gallup index
In 2020, the world was sadder, angrier, more worried and more stressed than it has been in the past 15 years.
Drug to treat postpartum depression shows promise in trial
New moms may soon have another option to address postpartum depression. A clinical trial of a new drug has yielded promising results.
Naomi Osaka says press conference format 'in great need of a refresh'
Naomi Osaka said the press conference format between journalists and athletes is “in great need of a refresh” in a new essay on mental health.
Is NYC's special summer program ready for kids?
Summer Rising is meant to help the children who had a particularly rough school year because of the pandemic. It also incorporates field trips, outdoor recreation, arts, and more.
Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend
For some, the typical Independence Day celebration can be triggering.
U.S. and Canadian workers are most stressed-out in the world
Half of all American and Canadian workers said that COVID has affected them "a lot," according to a survey.
Youth suicide attempts increased 31% amid COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Suicide attempts among adolescents increased 31% amid the COVID-19 pandemic and over 50% of that was among females, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Children are aware of race and racism, Sesame Workshop survey says
The Sesame Workshop conducted a study that showed that kids are much more aware of race and racism than we give them credit for.
Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open amid scrutiny over media boycott
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open on Monday amid scrutiny over her decision to skip press conferences, citing mental health concerns as a reason for her decision.
Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Are we really ready to return to 'normal'?
As our various cities, states, regions, and nations start to reopen at full capacity, we don't even know what this new moment means or what it might look like in a post-pandemic era.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Subways to resume 24-hour service; riders, workers worry about crime
The subway system has an image problem to contend with since the start of the pandemic. The mayor's office and NYPD said overall crime is down on the subway. But per million riders, major felonies are up.
Female fitness and body image | Street Soldiers
Women sometimes feel like they are in the crossfire of mixed messages about how their bodies should look.
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
A lost year? Teens struggle with mental health during COVID pandemic
The pandemic is making it harder to be a teenager. Remote learning is keeping many isolated, and for some, their mental health is being affected.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.