Mental Health/Psychology

There's 'Scarce Evidence' to Suggest Cannabis Improves Mental Health Symptoms, a New Research Review Says

Even when it's medical-grade

By Jamie Ducharme October 28, 2019

After Sexual Assault, Some Survivors Seek Healing in Self-Defense

Researchers note self-defense for survivors can be similar to exposure therapy

By Gitit Ginat / Undark October 22, 2019

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...

By Peter Sterling October 2, 2019

1/3 of Americans Avoid Places Due to Shooting Fears

Such as public events and malls

By Jamie Ducharme August 15, 2019

Social Media Hurts Girls More Than Boys

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

Mental Health/Psychology

How Companies Teach Their Employees First Aid for Mental Health

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus Outbreak

As Bushfires Rage, Australia Faces Another Challenge: Protecting National Mental Health

How Artificial Intelligence Could Save Psychiatry