The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature.

'Parts work' or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can help with stress. 

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.

You can't eliminate stress, but you can manage it better and sometimes even make it a force for good. That means reframing how you think about it.

More than half of young adults feel anxious, angry and powerless over climate change, a recent survey found. But there are ways to help turn that distress around. Here's how to give them a try.

Life is stressful. Whether it’s work or relationship issues or you’re worrying about politics or global conflict, it can be overwhelming. NPR’s Stress Less: A quest to reclaim your calm aims to help.

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Research shows that a toxic mix of past traumas and the stresses of resettlement puts refugee kids at significantly higher risk of long term mental health challenges. A new effort aims to mitigate those risks by supporting parents and children in refugee families.

NPR is planning coverage on the stressors people face and how they find relief. Please tell us what keeps you up at night and what coping tips and techniques you'd recommend.

Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.

Ketamine, approved as an anesthetic in 1970, is emerging as a major alternative mental health treatment. But more than 500 clinics have popped up with little regulation, and treatment varies widely.

The suicide rate for Hispanics in the United States has increased significantly over the past decade. The reasons are varied, say community leaders and mental health experts, citing factors such as language barriers, poverty, and a lack of bilingual mental health professionals.

Whether it's once a year or once a week, more people are plunging into cold water for fun and health benefits. NPR spoke to researchers about what's true and what's not on this wellness trend.

A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.

When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.