Mental & Behavioral Health

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Peel Away the Blues: How Citrus Could Boost Your Mood

Fellow Aidan Stotz

The Mental Toll of Misdiagnosis

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

Healing Harmonies: A New Bedtime Routine for Students

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

Beyond Therapy: The Role of Digital Resources in Mental Health Support

Guest Author Molly Nowels

The Social Media Paradox: More Friends, Less Connection

Fellow Aidan Stotz

04.29.2025 pile of oranges. citrus fruit concept

While an orange won't replace your psychiatrist, a gut microbe that thrives on citrus fruit has been linked to a lower risk of depression.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

04.24.2025 Patient, hospital and sitting on bed with sad, depression and worry for misdiagnosis

Misdiagnosis can lead to long-term emotional distress, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished trust in the broader health care system.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

04.16.2025 Young woman sitting in bed listening to music through headphones

Music therapy is linked with improved sleep quality as well as a reduction in insomnia symptoms and reported feelings of anxiety.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

04.15.2025 portrait of a young woman wearing headphones, listening to a guided meditation for her mental health

As demand for mental health services rises, digital platforms that combine self-guided tools with provider-led care are essential.

Guest Author Molly Nowels

04.11.2025 Portrait of a young woman, alone and scrolling on her phone

The more time people spend actively engaging on social media—whether through posting, commenting, or messaging—the lonelier they may feel.

Fellow Aidan Stotz

04.02.2025 Portland, Oregon, USA downtown skyline with Mt. Hood at dawn

A new study suggests that the passage of Oregon's Measure 110 was not the primary driver of the rise in drug overdose deaths in the state.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

04.01.2025 Portrait of a young woman sitting along in a kitchen and drinking a glass of wine

Wine mom culture—the phenomenon of using wine as a coping mechanism—is widely accepted and is fostering concerning habits among some women.

Fellow Dani Weissert

03.14.2025 woman hitting snooze on alarm clock

A new study shows that even minor, one-hour clock changes can negatively affect daily functioning and quality of life.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri