Mental Health

Mental Health

Illustration of a pregnant person in a red dress holding a tablet, with blue and pink color overlays.
Members
While every baby is unique, working moms face common challenges that often go unsupported, highlighting the need to better recognize and utilize their valuable skills.
Silhouette of a person in profile against a gradient background of green and blue light.
1hr 37mins
“A lot of the trends in the economy, in family life have just been much harder for working class men.”
A split image showing the left half of a frog and the right half of a chemical structure on a green and white textured background.
5-MeO-DMT may offer a practical way to access and study consciousness in its most basic form.
A digital illustration of a human brain with glowing neon lines and a translucent geometric cube overlay at the center.
3mins
Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.
Unlikely Collaborators
A painting of a woman crying.
2mins
Many of us rely on emotional advice that doesn’t actually work. Psychologist Ethan Kross offers a smarter, science-backed approach to managing emotions with flexibility and perspective.
Alex Partridge, a man with short hair and light facial hair, poses for a portrait. The background features abstract geometric and textured patterns in green, black, white, and blue.
The UNILAD founder followed a rocky road to success — and his 2023 ADHD diagnosis proved revelatory.
A man sits with his head in his hands, while colorful tangled lines are illustrated over his head against a blue background, suggesting confusion or mental stress.
18mins
“By not focusing on the outcome and instead designing a tiny experiment, what you can do is letting go of any definition of success, letting go of that binary results that you're looking for, and instead focusing something that makes you feel curious and that you want to explore.”
Painting of a man with red hair and a mustache wearing a white cap, resting his head on his hand, set against a swirling blue background with touches of van Gogh yellow paint highlighting the scene.
In "Human History on Drugs," Sam Kelly explores what the research can tell us about one of history’s most brilliant — and troubled — artists.
Silhouette of a person standing with hands in pockets, surrounded by concentric oval lines resembling tree rings that symbolize lifespan, in various shades of brown.
Living longer is only half the equation. Here’s how to stay healthier for more of those years.
Book cover of "The Gift of Not Belonging" by Rami Kaminski, featuring one blue chameleon—an Otrovert—on a branch above five green chameleons on a branch below.
In "The Gift of Not Belonging," Rami Kaminski explains why group consensus may hinder the original thinkers who help advance society.
A foam structure shaped like a human brain is surrounded by translucent bubbles on a black background.
18mins
“We know that as little as 10 minutes of walking can improve your mood, that is getting that bubble bath with the dopamine, serotonin, endorphins going, anybody can do that.”
A man in glasses and a suit jacket, resembling John Green, stands in front of a light background with a purple rectangle and abstract black lines.
John Green opens up about his struggle to remain hopeful while writing about suffering and injustice.
Two men pose for a formal portrait; one wears a dark shirt and the other a suit and tie, set against a patterned background evocative of Alex Garland’s visual style, divided into green, gray, and blue sections.
Want to know how to handle work-life pressure? Big Think asked Warfare co-directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza.
Several microphones facing forward against a blue background with the text "Agents of Conflict" above them.
11mins
"These days, no national news network is trusted by more than half of American adults. And that's a problem."
Abstract image featuring a luminous, symmetrical pattern of blue and white swirling lines against a dark background, resembling a cosmic or nebula-like formation.
A look inside Mindstate Design Labs' effort to design drugs that reliably produce specific states of mind.
An orange fruit hangs from a branch, accompanied by a small white flower with pink details, set against a background of green leaves.
A powerful psychedelic long used in African rituals shows surprising promise for treating traumatic brain injury and PTSD.
Person in a red sweater sitting on a stool in a bright studio with white walls and colorful striped rugs.
49mins
"We try to stick to routines and we try to go through very long lists of tasks, often ignoring our mental health in the process. There is a lot more to think about on a daily basis, but our brains haven't evolved."
Silhouette of a human head with an outlined brain, set against a background of abstract swirling white lines on black.
When your life’s truth and the reality you live become out of sync, you risk falling into an "anxiety spiral."
A person in a suit holds a paper with a smiley face over their head, giving the thumbs-up with the other hand—perhaps caught in the people-pleaser trap, masking true feelings for approval.
The road to “uncaged leadership” means reimagining your professional identity and value. Here’s how.
Large white text reading “maybe” in quotation marks, with a purple scribble behind it, is shown on a black background.
When plans fall apart, adaptability can build something better.
A woman with long blonde hair is next to an illustration of a cracked snow globe containing a figure in a pink dress.
6mins
She’s a fierce competitor on the ice. But the figure skater’s toughest battle has been accepting her shortcomings and learning to love herself.
Unlikely Collaborators
A computer screen adorned with a smiley face made of sticky notes exudes workplace happiness, sitting on a desk alongside a keyboard, mouse, phone, notebook, apple, glass of water, and small plant.
From “job crafting” to questioning our preconceived ideas about work, there are many ways to fight burnout and disengagement.
Abstract black and white image of two figures embracing, with swirling line patterns and contrasting shadows evoking a textured effect that subtly hints at negative emotions.
Ethan Kross, psychologist and author of "Shift," explains how negative emotions help us live safely and well.
A classical statue, embodying an Olympic mindset, holds a clipboard and phone against a split green and black background.
What we can all learn about the journey from sporting arena to workplace — and how Aristotle can guide our thinking.
A person sitting on a chair in a cozy interior with brick walls, two windows, plants, and a lamp.
8mins
Many of us wake up each morning with something Oliver Burkeman calls “productivity debt.” The bestselling author and journalist explains this term as “a sense that you’ve got to work […]
A person with a bald head, white beard, and black glasses is wearing a light blue shirt, standing in a softly lit kitchen.
7mins
After decades of drug and alcohol abuse, the chef and television personality labeled himself as an ‘irredeemable human being.’ Everything changed when he found the courage to ask for help.
Unlikely Collaborators
Mousetrap with assorted colorful pills on the trigger, set against a red, wavy striped background.
Today's pseudoscience-ridden wellness industry owes a great debt to its forefathers.
A business professional in a suit, embodying fractional leadership, holds a folder on the left; a fire extinguisher appears on the right.
An alternative vision of the future of work for senior executives might hold a solution to relentless workplace stress.
Open book on a grid background, left page with a blue sticky note saying "You can do it!!", while the right page features an orange-tinted photo of a woman resting her chin on her hand. Remember to be genuine and avoid carewashing in your motivations.
Your teams need authentic caregiving, not an insincere plan to merely check all of the well-being boxes.