FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 20 | History Defined

Josh Groban looks back: ‘Music became a liability to my mental health’

The singer-songwriter and actor on depression, becoming a sex symbol and rebelling in his 30s in his ‘middle-finger phase’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

Trapped in a Cage: Can Birds Lose Their Joy in Captivity?

Birds have always symbolised freedom. Their open wings, morning songs, and effortless flight make us feel closer to nature. Yet, across homes around the world, many birds live their lives inside cages. They are fed, cleaned, and cared for. But a deeper question often remains unasked. Can birds lose their…

Times Pets · Jan 25

The pandemic’s hidden toll: millions of chronic conditions left undiagnosed

When COVID hit, healthcare systems around the world were turned upside down. Hospitals cleared beds, routine appointments were cancelled and people were told to stay at home unless it was urgent. In England, visits to family doctors and hospital admissions for non-COVID reasons fell by a third in the early…

The Conversation · Jan 22

Keeping People With Their Pets Can Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis — and Mental Health

Social worker Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people in crisis keep their pets and housing.

Capital & Main · Jan 14

Social media time does not increase teenagers’ mental health problems – study

Research finds no evidence heavier social media use or more gaming increases symptoms of anxiety or depression

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14

LGB+ people nearly three times as likely to die of drug poisoning, official figures show

Mental-health charity for gay and non-binary people says prejudices in society cause higher rates of depression

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Why Exercise Is Vital for Managing Depression Symptoms, According to Science

Research: ‘Exercise may result in a reduction in depressive symptoms', potentially just as much as therapy or medication.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 13

How to Obtain an ESA Letter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Many people rely on emotional support animals to ease anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges

inkl · Jan 13

Why the mad artistic genius trope doesn’t stand up to scientific scrutiny

Vincent van Gogh sliced off his ear with a knife during a psychotic episode. Ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky developed schizophrenia and spent the last 30 years of his life in hospital. Virginia Woolf lived with bipolar disorder, eventually taking her own life as she felt another deep depression beginning.

The Conversation · Jan 12

Ghanaian celebrities are dealing with mental illness stigma behind closed doors – why speaking up matters

Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your job, your reputation, or even your freedom. That is still the reality in Ghana, where mental illness is often explained in spiritual terms, and seeking help can mean being taken to a prayer camp…

The Conversation · Jan 11