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How Companies Teach Their Employees First Aid for Mental Health
By Mandy Oaklander
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus Outbreak
By Jamie Ducharme
As Bushfires Rage, Australia Faces Another Challenge: Protecting National Mental Health
By Jamie Ducharme
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Researchers note self-defense for survivors can be similar to exposure therapy
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How Neuroscience Could Explain the Rise of Addictions, Heart Disease and Diabetes in 21st Century America
The conditions of human life began to improve with the Enlightenment of the 18th century, and we are better off now by many measures: food access, health, lifespan, and so on. But it hasn’t been...
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The risks are different for girls and boys
By Jamie Ducharme
August 13, 2019
Politicians Keep Blaming Mass Shootings on Mental Health Issues. Doctors Say They're Wrong
They want to focus on gun control
By Jamie Ducharme
August 5, 2019
Why We Love Advice Columns, According to Psychologists
Here's why they're so appealing
By Jamie Ducharme
July 15, 2019
Why Spending Time With Friends Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Health
And why you should fend off loneliness
By Jamie Ducharme
June 25, 2019
More Millennials Are Dying 'Deaths of Despair'
Those caused by drugs, alcohol or suicide
By Jamie Ducharme
June 13, 2019
Why Being Neurotic Might Be Good for Your Dog
When people are stressed, their dogs tend to be, too
By Mandy Oaklander
June 12, 2019
Gap Between Boys' and Girls' Suicide Rates Is Closing
Rates are increasing faster among girls
By Jamie Ducharme
May 17, 2019
Want to Stay Healthy as You Age? Let Go of Anger
It may be more damaging than sadness
By Jamie Ducharme
May 14, 2019
Self Improvement Might Sound Healthy. But There's a Downside to Wanting to Change
According to a new study
By Jamie Ducharme
May 3, 2019
More Teens Are Attempting Suicide By Poisoning. Here's What Parents Should Know
These are warning signs to look for
By Jamie Ducharme
May 1, 2019
It's Not Your Imagination: That Toddler is Judging You
A new study finds that kids look to faces first for clues about kindness
By Jeffrey Kluger
April 25, 2019
Americans Are Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World, a New Global Survey Says
Worry and anger were also common
By Jamie Ducharme
April 25, 2019
Can Anxiety Cause High Blood Pressure? Here's What the Research Says
Constant worrying is bad for the heart
By Markham Heid
April 24, 2019
9 Embarrassing Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask a Therapist
Psychotherapist and author Lori Gottlieb talks talk therapy
By Belinda Luscombe
April 10, 2019
Americans Are Obsessed With Tidying Up. But There's a Downside to Being Organized
Experts says a desire for neatness may be a response to turmoil
By Markham Heid
April 9, 2019
Can Meditation Improve Your Health? Here's What to Know
And how to get started
By Markham Heid
April 2, 2019
After 2 Parkland Suicides, How Parents and Teachers Can Help
Its effects are long-lasting
By Jamie Ducharme and Katie Reilly
March 25, 2019
Depression and Suicide Rates Are Rising Sharply in Young Americans, New Report Says. This May Be One Reason Why
Social media is a prime suspect
March 14, 2019
One in Three Seniors Is Lonely. Here's How It’s Hurting Their Health
Many older Americans feel socially isolated
By Jamie Ducharme
March 4, 2019
Spending Just 20 Minutes in a Park Makes You Happier. Here's What Else Being Outside Can Do for Your Health
Doctors are harnessing the power of parks
By Jamie Ducharme
February 28, 2019
Depression Affects 15% of New Moms. A New Guideline Could Help Prevent It
But can counselors keep up with demand?
By Jamie Ducharme
February 13, 2019
Being Bored Can Be Good for You—If You Do It Right. Here’s How
It's not always a bad thing
By Jamie Ducharme
January 4, 2019
Veterinarians Face Disproportionately High Suicide Rates, Study Says
There are many potential reasons why
By Jamie Ducharme
December 20, 2018
Don't Be So Hard On Yourself. Science Says You Have a Pretty Good Sense of Your Own Personality
You're your own harshest critic
By Jamie Ducharme
December 19, 2018
Always Forgetting Important Things? Here’s How to Fix That, According to Science
It may surprise you
By Jamie Ducharme
December 11, 2018
More Than 90% of Generation Z Is Stressed Out
According to a new survey
By Jamie Ducharme
October 30, 2018
There’s Worrying New Research About Kids’ Screen Time and Their Mental Health
Hours of daily use are linked to depression and anxiety
By Markham Heid
October 29, 2018
You Love Haunted Houses Because They’re Playing a Trick On Your Brain
It's also why scary movies are so popular
By Jamie Ducharme
October 26, 2018
Science Says You Should Embrace Hugging
Hugs improve your mood after social conflicts
By Jamie Ducharme
October 3, 2018
'Indelible in the Hippocampus Is the Laughter.' The Science Behind Christine Blasey Ford’s Testimony
She drew heavily on her psychology background
By Jamie Ducharme
September 27, 2018
One in Three Older Americans Is Lonely. Here's What Can Help
Loneliness poses a threat to public health
By Jamie Ducharme
September 24, 2018
These Are the Four Big Personality Types, According to Science
Which one describes you?
By Jamie Ducharme
September 18, 2018
People Like You More Than You Think, a New Study Suggests
You're probably already making a good first impression
By Jamie Ducharme
September 17, 2018
Why You Should Write More Thank You Notes
It's good for you and the recipient
By Jamie Ducharme
August 31, 2018
Is Hypnosis Real? Here's What Science Says
Look into my eyes. The phrase calls to mind images of a psychotherapist swinging a pocket watch. Or maybe you picture Catherine Keener in the film Get Out, tapping her teacup and sending an unwilling...
By Markham Heid
August 29, 2018
A 9-Year-Old Colorado Boy's Death by Suicide Highlights the Challenges Facing LGBTQ Kids
They're far more likely to attempt suicide
By Jamie Ducharme
August 28, 2018
More Than Half of Teens Think They Spend Too Much Time on Their Phones
And girls are worried about their social media use
By Belinda Luscombe
August 22, 2018
This Is the Age When Your Self-Esteem Is Highest
According to a new study
By Jamie Ducharme
August 22, 2018
‘It Reopened Some Old Wounds.’ For Some Survivors, Retelling Church Sex Abuse Brings Back PTSD, Anxiety—and Closure
'I'm still picking up the pieces'
By Jamie Ducharme
August 16, 2018
Should You Work Alone or Collaborate With Others?
You might not even know it
By Jamie Ducharme
August 15, 2018
Study: Work Emails May Hurt Your Health
Here's another reason to unplug
By Jamie Ducharme
August 11, 2018
Trying to Be Happy Is Making You Miserable. Here's Why
We may be overemphasizing happiness
By Jamie Ducharme
August 10, 2018
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