Meta announced a series of major updates to its content moderation policies today, including ending its fact-checking partnerships and “getting rid” of restrictions on speech about “topics like immigration, gender identity and gender” that the company describes as frequent subjects of political discourse and debate. “It’s not right that things can be said on TV […]
When Little Mix‘s Jade Thirlwall launched her solo career last year, she came out of the gate swinging with “Angel of My Dreams.” The frenzied pop record was coupled with a music video depicting the grueling experience of pop stardom, particularly the way young artists are often treated as disposable. It was all informed by […]
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace child actor Jake Lloyd opened up about his mental health struggles and finally accepting his schizophrenia diagnosis. The actor spoke with author Clayton Sandellwho co-wrote Star Wars Timelinesand his mother, Lisa Lloyd. Their conversation comes on the heels of Lloyd’s 18-month stint in a mental health rehabilitation […]
Coming to the realization that you have been struggling with your mental health is different for everybody, especially because everybody has a different definition of “normal.” So, I decided to ask members of the BuzzFeed Community who have struggled with their mental health to tell me what things they thought were totally normal — or […]
Stephen Sokoler, founder & CEO of Journey. getty As we welcome 2025, the challenges and pressures of the past year are fresh in our minds—from a politically charged election cycle to the natural stressors of the holiday season. This new year offers a powerful opportunity for employers to rethink their approach to mental health, moving […]
Getty Images Mayo Clinic researchers will work on a federally funded project to advance research in mental health using big data and machine learning to ultimately improve patient outcomes and personalize treatments. A grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a five-year project on which Mayo Clinic will serve as the data […]
“One of the biggest predictors of someone’s health is having sufficient support systems around them,” says Tedeschi. “Most of the time people imagine we’re talking only about human beings as support systems, but it turns out that the research really suggests that support can also come from our companion animals.” Indeed, studies have consistently shown […]
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Many throughout the country are going through a mental health lapse, anxiety or just general sadness following last week’s presidential election. However, there is help out there to get you through this very trying […]
Victoria Garrick Browne holding the Adidas x THO shoes and wearing the Adidas x THO hooded jersey. The Hidden Opponent On November 1, 2024, The Hidden Opponent (THO), a non-profit dedicated to supporting athletes’ mental health, announced their partnership with the global athletic brand Adidas to address a vital and often overlooked issue in sports. […]
So, you’re experiencing election anxiety. Across the country, people on both sides of the aisle are feeling the same way. “One of the hardest aspects of elections is that as individuals we don’t have ultimate control over the outcome,” says Nicole Cain, ND, MAa trauma-informed psychology expert. “When fear mixes with a sense of powerlessness, […]
