Arts & Life 9 pieces of advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of romance Sex and relationship experts share wise words of wisdom on love's thorniest topics, including what to do if a partner cheats and how to talk to your partner about your sex life. Malaka Gharib
Politics Health care is key for youths getting out of prison. A new law helps them get it It's common for young people leaving jails and prisons to end up back behind bars, often after lapses related to untreated mental illness or substance abuse. A new law will help them get Medicaid. Renuka Rayasam
Health You have more control over your emotions than you think In his new book, Shift, psychologist and neuroscientist Ethan Kross busts common assumptions about how to manage big feelings and explains why it's OK sometimes to avoid them for a while. Marielle Segarra Malaka Gharib Play AudioListen 22 mins
Mental Health Parents and caregivers notice kids processing LA fires through make-believe As families try to adjust to a new normal after the Los Angeles wildfires, some parents and caregivers are noticing kids processing through make-believe. Libby Rainey Play AudioListen 3 mins
Mental Health A cure for winter doldrums? Making the most of cozy season We're over a month into winter, and many people are trying to chase the winter blahs away. We have some suggestions from our 2-person NPR Cozy Culture Crew. Ayesha Rascoe Barrie Hardymon Linda Holmes Play AudioListen 8 mins
Mental Health Caregiving is taking a toll on the mental health of millions of Americans Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for their loved ones at home. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with reporter Kat McGowan and social worker Dawn Shedrick about the mental health burden of taking this on. Ayesha Rascoe Play AudioListen 8 mins
Arts & Life The secret to doing hard things and getting stuff done Some people team up with an "accountability partner" or "accountability group" to accomplish big goals or tasks. Here's how to set up a successful partnership. Marielle Segarra Clare Marie Schneider Play AudioListen 19 mins
Mental Health Though not their purpose, some economic and social policies can help prevent suicide Rates of suicide attempts have increased significantly for certain groups. Researchers found that some of the most effective strategies to combat the issue are not intended to help with suicide risk. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 3 mins
Health After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical. Katia Riddle Play AudioListen 5 mins
Science Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression In zebrafish, ketamine causes changes a brain circuit involved in "giving up." That may help explain how the drug helps people with depression. Jon Hamilton