Mental Health

Volunteering can offer purpose and connection — key tools as we navigate a loneliness epidemic. Learn how to get involved and find new friends, even when you're not feeling your best.

"Into Light" is a national art activism project that seeks to dismantle the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction.

We asked Iowans what it means to be a man in 2025.

On this episode in our series on the gender gap, the history and persistent effects of gender disparities in health care.

Comedian and actor Maria Bamford is very open about her personal struggles with mental illness, and shares more dysfunctional family stories than she probably should.

The new Iowa PBS documentary "Dogs of Service" introduces viewers to the training process of service dogs and the work they do for a variety of individuals, including veterans.

Justin Wolfe had to end his Air Force career when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Now he's found camaraderie and a new passion through adaptive sports.

The music festival, which has hosted both Chappell Roan and Noah Kahan, and matched her donation, pledged its support for "access to mental health care for all musicians."

With the proliferation of misinformation has come a growing desire to change how we interact with social media in our daily lives.

David Lynch was a once in a lifetime individual. The man's work spreads many decades and has influenced countless artists to this day. IPR's Anthony Scanga takes a look back at his work - from film to art, music and meditation.