Mental & Behavioral Health
Focusing on the importance of mental health and behavioral health interventions in overall well-being.
Sip Happens: The Social Normalization of Wine Moms
Dani Weissert
Oct 19, 2026
Wine mom culture—the phenomenon of using wine as a coping mechanism—is widely accepted and is fostering concerning habits among some women.
Fighting Hockey’s Deadly Toll
Caroline Dignard
Sep 28, 2026
Hockey enforcers endure relentless physicality and blows to the head, putting them at high risk of developing chronic brain injuries. (From 2023)
Hormonal Hunger: How Birth Control Drives Emotional Eating
Kylee Cochran
Sep 8, 2026
Emotional eating among women on combined oral contraceptives is higher during active hormone pill days compared to inactive pill days.
From Caller to Operator: Kimber King's Journey Through Recovery
Sean Hagan
Sep 1, 2026
Kimber King, an overdose hotline operator, discusses her efforts to center lived experience, harm reduction, and compassionate understanding in her work. (From 2024).
Psychedelic Inequality: From Clinical Trials to the American Health Care System
Mackenzie Bullard
Jun 25, 2026
The psychedelic medicalization movement spent decades fighting for legitimacy. That era is now ending, with the next test being about access.
The Rise of Herbal Supplements and Their Hidden Risks
Rylie Lillibridge
Jun 24, 2026
Calls to poison centers due to complications with herbal supplements like kava and kratom are up 383% and 1,200%, respectively.
(Im)Mortal Beings
Rubina Veerakone
May 28, 2026
We want our athletes to succeed and become better over time, but not at the risk of their mental health. (From 2021)
Energy Drinks: An Unrestricted Market for Teens
Farah Nimeri
May 18, 2026
Adolescents who consumed energy drinks daily were more likely to report alcohol consumption, vaping, and violent behaviors.
Flip the Page, Protect Your Health
Farah Nimeri
May 12, 2026
Reading has many health benefits. But rates of reading for pleasure among U.S. adults have decreased by about 3% per year since 2004.