Editor’s Letter
The Future of Mental Health

Inverse takes a deep dive into the technologies that may transform the way we think about and address mental health and where humanity could go if we succeed.

by Claire Maldarelli
Future of Mental Health

Before Humanity Can Conquer the Stars, We Need to Deal With One Painfully Human Problem

Keeping astronauts mentally grounded during long-term spaceflight is a tall order — one that could make or break our galactic travels.

Future of Mental Health

Smartphones May Hold The Key To America's Mental Health Crisis

Your smartphone may know more about your mental health than your therapist. Is it time to tap that data?

Future of Mental Health

Psychedelic Therapy May Be Coming To A VR Headset Near You

Companies are trying to mimic the benefits of psychedelic therapy without the drugs — and getting shocking results.

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Health

Legal Marijuana Has Made A Very Specific Unexpected Impact On Public Health

By Ashley Bradford and The Conversation

What happened to all the anti-anxiety meds?

Mental Health

3 Simple Ways To Live A More Psychologically Rich Life

By Lorraine Besser and The Conversation

Happiness is a goal that can seem ever out of reach. Instead, look to psychological richness.

Health

Meditation Can Boost Productivity — But Only Up To A Point

By Jaime L Kucinskas and The Conversation

Overwork and burnout are affecting many Americans. Is mindfulness the answer?

Health

Music Doesn’t Just Trigger Memories — It Can Fundamentally Alter Them

By Yiren Ren and The Conversation

The science behind the tie between memories and music.

Screen Time

The Science Of Screen Time Is Flawed — But We Need It More Than Ever

By Rinanda Shaleha and The Conversation

In an era where digital devices are everywhere, how we study screen time matters.

Health

8 Reasons ADHD Diagnoses Are Increasing

By Sven Bölte and The Conversation

There is a clear uptick in ADHD diagnoses, but why?

Health

The Truth About The Controversial Label For People Who Are Unable To Identify Emotions

By Rebecca Ellis and The Conversation

Alexithymia is a term used to describe people who have difficulty engaging with emotions. But is it helpful?

Digital Detox

Science Is Clear On The Path To Digital Well-Being — And No, It Doesn’t Involve Going Cold Turkey

By Karen Anne Wallach, Kelley Cours Anderson and The Conversation

Digital detoxes are essential, but not as extreme as many make them out to be.

Health

This Probiotic Could Be A Missing Link Between Our Gut and Our Mental Health

By Elana Spivack

One potential mechanism underlying the gut-brain axis has been found.

Health

Science Is Slowly Uncovering the Link Between Mental Health and Perimenopause

By Lisa Shitomi-Jones, Arianna Di Florio and The Conversation

Women going through perimenopause are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder.