Health These matchmakers connect teens and elders. The friendships benefit both sides Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic. Ashley Milne-Tyte
National Trump would like to bring back mental institutions, but experts are skeptical Permanent tent cities are another idea Trump has for dealing with people who are unhoused. Sequestering people with mental illness or substance abuse in one place has been tried, an expert says, and "it turns into hell on earth." Katia Riddle
Mental Health Life Kit has tips for keeping your cool while dating Dating can feel high stakes. NPR's Life Kit has tips for taking care of your mental health in relationships.
Arts & Life Why it’s so hard for parents to let their kid quit Piano lessons and soccer practice can encourage grit. But if your kid isn’t into it, it can become a stress-inducing obligation. Here’s how to have hard conversations with your child about quitting. Becky Harlan
Mental Health The efforts to connect elders and young people amid a loneliness epidemic Older adults struggle with loneliness. Teens and kids are facing new levels of poor mental health. Organizations are connecting these two groups -- and both elders and young people are benefiting. Ashley Milne-Tyte
Science Anxious at the Portland airport? Beni the Llama is here for you, spreading joy The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature. Katia Riddle
Health Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other. Kat McGowan
Arts & Life Young women are challenging the stigma of sex and love addiction support groups On social media, young women are increasingly open about attending 12-step sex and love addiction programs. Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous reports 1,200 meetings in more than 50 countries. Neda Ulaby
Health A divided country agrees: The election is stressing everyone out A new poll from the American Psychological Association shows 7 out of 10 adults say the future of the Nation is a significant source of stress in their lives. And the results cross party lines. Katia Riddle
Health Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study finds The weight-loss drugs are linked with reduced rates of excess drinking and opioid overdoses, suggesting they may tamp down substance use cravings too. Maria Godoy
