Mental Health

Health

Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works

Marielle Segarra

Clare Marie Schneider

Malaka Gharib

If your New Year's resolution is to give up drinking for the month of January, this expert guide can help you get to Day 31 alcohol-free.
Health

When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health

Maria Godoy

Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.
Health

For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life

Kat McGowan

Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there's been little research or support directed at this group. That's starting to change.
Health

'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What to say to a grieving friend

Malaka Gharib

When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.
International

I discovered one way to fight loneliness: The Germans call it a Stammtisch

Laurel Wamsley

Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups.
Health

This Christmas I'll be grieving. Here's how I'll be finding joy.

Windsor Johnston

Since her husband's death, newscaster Windsor Johnston has been looking for ways to recapture joy and continue her healing journey — one that's taken her to a place she'd never expected.
Arts & Culture

Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!

Connie Hanzhang Jin

Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time.
Arts & Culture

4 local art exhibitions that left a lasting impact on us in 2024

KPBS Staff

We look back at the year’s most influential exhibitions in San Diego, exploring culture, identity and health.
Health

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database

Aneri Pattani

From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, here's how state and local governments used billions in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023. Explore this database to find our how officials are using the payouts where you live.
Health

People in colder countries understand the magic of winter. What's their secret?

Marielle Segarra

Bria Suggs

Researcher Kari Leibowitz traveled to places with some of the harshest winters on Earth to understand how people thrive in the cold and dark. Her findings may inspire you to find comfort and joy in the season.