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Preoccupation with betting or casino games may be an early sign of developing an addiction to gambling.

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

The Department of Veterans Affairs embraced telehealth, especially for mental health care, in recent years. Now, staffers hired to give therapy and other health care remotely are ordered to do it from offices lacking privacy, VA clinicians told NPR.

What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions -- even when you have a lot of responsibilities.

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing.

Ever diagnosed yourself with a mental health disorder based on a TikTok video? If so, you're not alone. "I personally don't think that there's anything more human than wanting to understand yourself and wanting to understand your own experiences," .. ...

Americans will likely wager 3 billion dollars on March Madness this year -- legally. Since a 2018 Supreme Court decision deregulated it, 38 states have legalized gambling. Experts say we are only beginning to understand the implications of this ...

Experts demystify the science of awkwardness -- and explain how to reduce the emotional intensity of mortifying flashbacks (like that one time you called your teacher "Mommy").

NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, it's poetry and gardening, for others, it's meditation and community.

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness -- and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.