‘All I Wanted Is to Be Healed’: Alternatives to Psych Meds for Foster Youth with Mental Health Issues
In California, foster youth need long-term, consistent care. It requires more commitment than simply prescribing medications.
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As ‘Succession’ Heads Toward the Emmys, Our Writer Looks Back at a Master Class in Dysfunctional Family Dynamics
The popular HBO series, which ended in 2023, examined intergenerational trauma along with the worst kind of horrible bosses and conniving colleagues.
Does “Shrinking” Have Any Real-Life Therapists? Nah, They’re Just Playing Them Onscreen
The comedy series "Shrinking" is a runaway hit, but many psychologists say its message about therapy is fatally flawed.
Twenty-five Years On, Author Hua Hsu Finds Solace in Writing About a College Friend’s Senseless Death
For Hsu, writing the memoir didn't diminish his grief, but it did allow him to convey how much his friend mattered and to offer him the ultimate honor: staying true.
Prince Harry and His Decade of Magical Thinking
The memoir Spare explores the young prince's prolonged grief over the loss of his mother and his fervent belief that she was still alive.
In “Stutz,”Actor Jonah Hill Shares His Therapist With the World
The young star suffered from anxiety, depression and panic attacks. Therapy and "The Tools" helped him find relief.
In the Limelight, Selena Gomez Grapples With Bipolar Disorder
Actor and singing superstar Selena Gomez chronicles her mental health struggles in the unsparing documentary "My Mind and Me."
“Crying in H Mart” Resonates in a Time of Endless Loss
"Crying in H Mart" helps a Korean-American family through grievous loss.
Netflix Series Explores Preschooler Rx for Lonely Elders
This captivating series shows how intergenerational care can bring both the very old and the very young joy and comfort.
“Hiding in Plain Sight” Takes Us Inside the Youth Mental Health Crisis
This documentary looks at the youth mental health crisis through the eyes of more than 20 young Americans who have struggled with mental illness.
OCD: From Memoirs to Big Screen, Misunderstood Mental Illness Finally Gets Its Due
There's a culture shift in media coverage of OCD. Once played for laughs, it's now recognized as exhausting, debilitating and relentless.
Controversial Anthony Bourdain Film Explores the Mystery of Suicide
The film shows how Bourdain's public image contrasted with his private, shy, introverted self.
