8 articles
How CBT works — the most evidence-based form of psychotherapy — which conditions it helps, how it differs from 'positive thinking', and what you can try on your own.
What a panic attack is, why it feels like a heart attack but is not dangerous, how to break the vicious cycle of panic, and which treatment actually works.
How well mindfulness is evidenced for anxiety, depression and pain, how it differs from relaxation, how to start, how much time it takes, and who should be cautious.
What large studies show about screens and mental health: why total screen time barely predicts anything, and what to change instead of a digital detox.
How much exercise actually improves depression and anxiety, why the effect sizes shrink in better trials, and where movement stops being enough on its own.
How chronic insomnia is diagnosed, why your compensations keep it going, and what CBT-I involves — the first-line treatment recommended by the AASM and the ACP.
What acute and chronic stress do to the body, which coping techniques hold up in systematic reviews, what is oversold, and when to seek professional help.
Why anxiety is a normal brain function, where the line with a disorder falls, why the symptoms feel physical, and which treatments hold up in evidence.