Arts & Life The secret to doing hard things and getting stuff done Some people team up with an "accountability partner" or "accountability group" to accomplish big goals or tasks. Here's how to set up a successful partnership. Marielle Segarra Clare Marie Schneider
Mental Health Though not their purpose, some economic and social policies can help prevent suicide Rates of suicide attempts have increased significantly for certain groups. Researchers found that some of the most effective strategies to combat the issue are not intended to help with suicide risk. Katia Riddle
Health After Helene's floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma's lasting damage Mental health professionals warn that the quality and level of mental health care people in western North Carolina receive in the coming months will be critical. Katia Riddle
Science Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression In zebrafish, ketamine causes changes a brain circuit involved in "giving up." That may help explain how the drug helps people with depression. Jon Hamilton
Mental Health How Hurricane Helene changed one teenager's life A teenager from Swannanoa, N.C., thought he would die in Helene's floodwaters. Schools have an important role to play by providing mental health services for him and his peers to reduce PTSD. Katia Riddle
Mental Health Therapists also recovering from Hurricane Helene have more empathy for clients People in Asheville, N.C., experienced trauma after Hurricane Helene. Therapists there experienced trauma too, and say because of that they are bringing even more empathy to patients. Katia Riddle
Mental Health Psychological first aid could help prevent PTSD after Hurricane Helene Psychological first aid is the idea that interventions that can be done in the wake of a traumatic event to promote resilience and healing. Psychiatrist Robin Gurwitch helped develop the protocol. Katia Riddle
Mental Health Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients in Denver Some hospitals are allowing dogs to spend entire shifts at the hospital for the doctors and nurses. The trained dogs help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout. John Daley
Mental Health Denver hospital uses therapy dogs to cut stress and burnout among doctors and nurses Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients at a Denver hospital reduce stress and burnout. John Daley
Health For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there's been little research or support directed at this group. That's starting to change. Kat McGowan