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Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health?

6 May 2024 at 05:00
Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can have a negative effect.

Β© Sandra Mickiewicz for The New York Times

Portrait of Lucy Foulkes and Jack Andrews outside the Department of Experimental Psychology in Oxford.

How To Know When a Good Dog Has Gone Bad

5 May 2024 at 20:15
Gov. Kristi Noem suggested that President Biden should have euthanized the family dog, as she did. Animal experts said that such an option should be a last resort.

Β© Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press

President Biden’s dog, Commander, a German shepherd, being walked outside the West Wing of the White House last year.

Physical Fitness Can Improve Mental Health in Children and Adolescents, Study Suggests

29 April 2024 at 11:21
A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges.

Β© Michelle Gustafson for The New York Times

In a study, improved performance with activities such as 800-meter runs, curl-ups and standing jumps was linked with lower risk of mental health disorder.
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