Loneliness

Brendin Fernandez felt lost and alone after moving to New York City as a junior in high school. Today, with help from clinicians and advocates from NewYork-Presbyterian, he’s starting college with confidence and a new sense of purpose.

A psychiatrist with the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian, explores the science behind kindness and how it affects both mental and physical health.

A behavioral health expert explains why amid holiday cheer, loneliness is also common during this season — and shares strategies to feel less isolated.

Furry friends create plenty of positive emotions. A NewYork-Presbyterian psychologist explains some of the science behind how pets can benefit our health.

These volunteers selflessly give their time to help patients and families during a hospital stay and have also discovered the many benefits of helping others.

This Valentine’s Day, a cardiologist shares her insight on what it means to have a “full heart,” and the very real symptoms of having a broken heart.