Somewhere That’s Green

How a Houston Gardener Became One of the Internet’s Most Calming Voices

Marcus Bridgewater—better known as Garden Marcus—uses plants, patience, and a little botanical wisdom to make the internet feel safer.

05/04/2026 By Jef Rouner

Reverberations

The Sound of Rain Continues to Echo for Houston's Harvey Survivors

The storm left hundreds of Houstonians with PTSD, and public mental health is worsening as more extreme weather events persist as the norm.

06/09/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Booze Free

Where Have All of Houston’s Sober Queer Spaces Gone?

The city is profoundly lacking in LGBTQ+ bookstores, cafes, and other alcohol-free hangouts.

06/23/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Pride Month

Take Pride in Supporting These Houston Wellness Entrepreneurs

These 6 local businesses are among many LGBTQ+-owned, health-and-wellness-focused ventures across the Bayou City.

06/16/2022 By Danielle Wright

Benefit Jam

White Oak Show Aims to Help Music Community With Mental Healthcare

The venue, with promoter Pegstar, is hosting a show to uplift local musicians.

01/28/2022 By Gladys Fuentes

Essay

How Insecure Helped Me Open Up About My Mental Health

"Nathan’s struggle with mental health mirrored and affirmed my own experience as a Black, Southern transplant who left home to achieve my dreams."

01/28/2022 By Eric Ford

Top Doctors 2021

A Breakdown of Mental Health Professionals Who Can Help

Don't let the seasonal depression get the best of you.

11/26/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Less is more

The Minimalists Share the Keys to Living More Purposefully

Known for their award winning podcast, The Minimalists share their best tips on how to live a more fulfilling lifestyle.

10/21/2021 By Shelby Stewart

No Sunshine

Astros Star Alex Bregman Shares His Rehab Journey in New Documentary

The film gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Bregman’s injury and his road to recovery.

09/23/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Mental Health

The Menninger Clinic Ranks No. 8 Best Psychiatric Hospital in the Country

The Houston mental health care hospital has been recognized in a national list by U.S. News and World Report.

07/29/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

Let’s talk

Menninger Clinic and Health Museum Partner to Host Virtual Mental Health Talk Thursday

The session will focus on how parents can champion minority mental health.

07/21/2021 By Carolina Larracilla

The Guilty Party

The Secret Symptom of Covid-19

What happens when your shame is just as bad as the coronavirus?

04/14/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Stay home, feel fab

3 Ways You Can Prioritize Your Mental Health This Year

You shouldn't have to "white-knuckle it" through these stressful times.

01/01/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

stay home, feel fab

Our Relaxation Must-Haves

10 essentials to relax, recharge, and reveal your best (homebody) self.

12/28/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Deep healing breaths

Our 2020 Wellness Hacks

Here are the things that helped the Houstonia staff get through the crazy stress of this crazy year.

12/23/2020 By Houstonia Staff

Charitable Giving

10 Ways Houstonians Can Find Help Right Now

Get back on your feet with these organizations.

12/08/2020 By Timothy Malcolm, Emma Schkloven, Gwendolyn Knapp, Catherine Wendlandt, and Denise Cathey

Healthy communications

A Relationship Expert’s Guide on Connecting and Communicating During the Pandemic

Mary Jo Rapini sheds light on how to strengthen relationships while living in unprecedented uncertainty.

09/25/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

A Step Forward

One Local Program Is Offering Free Mental Health Care for Food and Drink Workers

The Southern Smoke Foundation is helping to lead this statewide effort.

05/27/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

(Call) if you need a friend

New Harris Center COVID-19 Support Line Offers Comfort Across the Lone Star State

The hotline is free and operational 24/7.

05/21/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Headspace

We're Living in Traumatic Times Thanks to Coronavirus, So Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself

Houston mental health experts discuss how the pandemic is affecting our brains, and what that means.

04/28/2020 By Emma Schkloven