Mental Health

93% of those surveyed by Dr. Emily Hotez and her team of undergrads said they were having trouble coping with pandemic stressors

‘In the Western world, we all want to wear stress as a badge of honor, but there’s not full awareness of the downsides,’ says UCLA Health psychiatry professor George Slavich

'It’s very heartbreaking for the soldiers,' says UCLA Health psychiatrist Bruce Kagan who leads an outpatient PTSD clinic for the Veterans Administration

About 25% of adults suffer from the condition known as trypanophobia

Learn about the risks of drinking too much alcohol

To perform on the highest stage for a prolonged period of time, you need to not only work on your physical foundation, but your mental foundation,” says UCLA Health sports psychologist Doug Polster

UCLA Health study shows conscious, or ecstatic, dance helps those struggling with depression and anxiety

Postpartum depression is up 30% since start of pandemic, says clinic co-founder Dr. Misty Richards

‘It’s a good starting point when people are able to say, “I’m not doing well and I need to do something that will get me better,”’ says UCLA Health psychiatrist Tim Fong

Surrounding yourself with people can play a positive role in emotional and physical health