It’s been a decade since Mike Posner wrote “I Took a Pill in Ibiza,” a hit that garnered him a Grammy nomination as it also pulled back the curtain on the growing chasm he felt between fame and fulfillment…
Busy Philipps spent years struggling with undiagnosed ADHD.
“As young person in school it certainly affected my schoolwork and attention…”
It is no mystery why rates of anxiety and depression in the United States climbed in 2020, at the height of the pandemic. But then life began a slow return to normal. Why haven’t rates of distress returned to normal, too…?
It had been a little over a week since his 23-year-old son Riley died by suicide in February… He wanted to find something, anything, to make him feel better… Instead, he found something that made his stomach turn: Screenshots of a website where people encourage others to end their lives.
Among celebrations the NFL staged around this year’s Super Bowl was the third “A Night of Pride,” for which the league partnered with GLAAD to spotlight its commitment to LGBTQ+ players and fans.
Devon Cole is not only rising on the music scene—her single “I Got You” topped Billboard’s Top Downloads radio chart the week of June 21—she’s rising with refreshing candor about the road she traveled to get here…
It’s no secret people are attracted to the drama of relationships on the rocks. Much of said drama comes across our screens in the form of shows that are voyeuristic at best, salacious at worst…
At 37, Brittany Furlan Lee has already lived many chapters in the public eye. The comic, actress and content creator once was the queen of Vine—a title that landed her on Time’s 2015 list of the 30 most influential people on the internet alongside Taylor Swift, Barack Obama and Kim Kardashian. She’s garnered praise as a standup, experienced cancel culture and attracted the spotlight as the wife of Motely Crue drummer Tommy Lee…
Although it has never been easy to be a teenager, the current generation of young Americans feels particularly apprehensive, new polling shows — anxious about their lives, disillusioned about the direction of the country and pessimistic about their futures…
Billie Eilish made a heartfelt speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday in light of the memory of her being asked by writer-director Greta Gerwig to make the hit song “What Was I Made For?” for the Barbie soundtrack. “It was exactly a year ago, almost, that we were shown the movie, and I was very, very miserable and depressed at the time. And writing that song kind of saved me a little bit,” Eilish said…
A recent CVS Health/Harris Poll survey of Americans 18 years and older found that nearly one in five (18%) U.S. adults say they were plagued with suicidal thoughts in the past year. Other key findings from the survey include…
After a decade as Capitol Hill’s conscience on gun reform, the Connecticut senator now hopes to “diagnose and treat the metaphysical state” of the nation. It may “be beyond my capacities,” Murphy admits, but he’s going to try…
The specialty retailer is landing record sales, enticing adult shoppers and sporting a plethora of store formats. It’s even made a holiday movie…
His introduction to therapy may have been unconventional—an appearance in 2017 on Vice series “The Therapist” that filmed musicians in session with a psychologist—but Joey Bada$$ is all in for using it as a vehicle for self-discovery. He’s also all in for using his platform to elevate others on their journey…
Her Instagram bio says it all: “anxiety but make it pop.” Since breaking big in early 2022 with her single “Numb Little Bug”—the catchiest song you’ll ever hear about the struggle to feel happy—platinum-certified singer/songwriter Em Beihold continues to infuse her melodic tunes with an array of stark emotions…
World Mental Health Day is October 10 and as our collective mental health crisis continues to escalate, members of the entertainment and media community are commemorating the day by speaking out, hosting events and sharing resources…
Hayley Hasselhoff’s first modeling job, at age 14, was a swimsuit shoot on the roof of a hotel off Melrose, a spot she frequently drives by today…
After a voluntary pause in music-making, Grammy nominee 6LACK is back not only with his first new album in five years but with the very first collaborative set of soundscapes under Universal Music Group’s new partnership with sound wellness company Endel…
As the founding drummer of Maroon 5 during the band’s meteoric rise, Ryan Dusick had achieved what most musicians only dream of. He was playing sold-out arenas and touring the world as a member of one of the hottest music acts of the time. He was also headed for a serious mental break that would alter his life’s trajectory.
Mental health storytelling is largely absent from popular film and when it is included often is stigmatized and trivialized, with few help-seeking behaviors depicted…
Corey O’Brien—he of the hilarious video re-creations that have caught the attention of A-listers including Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Justin Timberlake and the Spice Girls—is reminiscing about when he first knew he was gay…
Tara Schuster may not have been a household name like the talent she worked with for nearly a decade as a development executive at Comedy Central on series including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Key & Peele.
But she definitively understands the magic of using humor—as well as hefty doses of vulnerability, reliability, and candid guidance—when it comes to sharing her own story of healing…
At age 13, Madison Beer was on her way to a burgeoning music career after Justin Bieber shared one of her videos on Twitter. Just a few years later, she was struggling with depression that began after nude photos of her were leaked on social media and spiraled amid an onslaught of online vitriol that culminated in her attempting to take her life when she was 19…
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called out social media as a driving force behind the surge in children’s mental health challenges on Tuesday, and encouraged lawmakers to regulate how the platforms are marketed to and used by kids…
Actor Jason Sudeikis talked about the importance of tending to mental health needs as he and the cast of “Ted Lasso” joined the White House daily briefing on Monday — but only after enduring repeated outbursts from a reporter…
In an appearance backstage at the Oscars following seven wins for Everything Everywhere All at Once — the most in a year for any title since 2013’s Gravity — filmmaker Dan Kwan and producer Jonathan Wang spoke about their drive to use the explosively joyful feature to address some of the more dark and difficult aspects of life.
Sen. John Fetterman is not alone. As the Pennsylvania Democrat remains hospitalized for clinical depression – a medical condition impacting half the country – members and former members of Congress shared personal stories with USA TODAY that show even the nation's political leaders are not spared this struggle…
If Chris Olsen—content creator and newly a purveyor of his own coffee brand Flight Fuel—were wondering about the impact of the clips from his real-life therapy sessions he posts on social media, he recently got a resounding affirmation…
Jewel is taking her mission to scale mental health support to the metaverse. The multiplatinum-selling music artist, who for decades has been championing mental and emotional wellbeing through avenues including her Inspiring Children Foundation, is the co-founder of a new platform called Innerworld that makes resources accessible via a social virtual world managed by trained non-professionals and steeped in cognitive behavioral tools…
Adolescent girls reported high rates of sadness, suicidal thoughts and sexual violence, as did teenagers who identified as gay or bisexual…
Mind reading
A recurring Forbes column that features interviews with musicians, actors, and other culture influencers who are elevating the conversation around mental health
Mind Reading: Mike Posner On His New Album, Book, Getting Out Of His Comfort Zone
Mind Reading: Busy Philipps Is Bringing Attention To Undiagnosed ADHD Among Women
Mind Reading: Marcus King Keeps It Real When It Comes To Navigating His Sobriety
Mind Reading: Busy Philipps Is Bringing Attention To Undiagnosed ADHD Among Women
Mind Reading: Dr. Orna Guralnik On The Mindful Magic Of ‘Couples Therapy’
Mind Reading: Comedy Helped Brittany Furlan Lee Cope As A Child. Now She’s Using It To Help Others
Mind Reading: Joey Bada$$ On ‘Survivors Guilt’ And His New Program To Elevate Men Of Color
Mind Reading: ‘Anxiety But Make It Pop.’ Em Beihold On Songwriting, Mental Health And Balance
Mind Reading: Corey O’Brien’s Greatest Re-Creation Is Himself
Mind Reading: Behind The Humor, TikTok Star Chris Olsen Is Busting Mental Health Barriers
Mind Reading: Behind The Humor, TikTok Star Chris Olsen Is Busting Mental Health Barriers
Mind Reading: How Poet Rupi Kaur Is Healing Herself, And Others, Through Words
Mind Reading: The ‘Superpower’ That Enables Renowned Cellist Hauser To Tap Into His Creativity
Mind Reading: Key Learnings From Noom Mood And The App’s Founder
Mind Reading: How Case Kenny Is Taking His New Mindset To New Heights
Hollywood & Mind: Hamilton Leithauser’s Raw Account Of His Return To Touring After The Covid
Hollywood & Mind: Jacob Sartorius’ Journal Entries Inspired Lyrics On His New EP
Hollywood & Mind: Bretman Rock On Therapy, Boundaries And His Show’s New Mental Health Storyline
Hollywood & Mind: What’s Ahead For Selena Gomez’s New ‘Mental Fitness’ Company
Hollywood & Mind: Digital Creator Tinx Is Helping Reduce Anxiety One Follower At A Time
Hollywood & Mind: W Kamau Bell On His New Cosby Doc, And Racism’s Ongoing Toll
Hollywood & Mind: Jewel’s Lifelong Quest To Help Scale Happiness