Stories by Hal Arkowitz

The breakup may be painful, but most kids adjust well over time

Is animal-assisted therapy the cat’s meow or a red herring?

Researchers have found ways to lessen age-related forgetfulness

Sensationalist coverage and our brains contribute to misunderstandings about mental health

Getting the facts straight about eating disorders can save lives

Research reveals that get-tough tactics may worsen rates of juvenile delinquency

Mindfulness meditation can help alleviate depression and possibly anxiety

Electroconvulsive therapy is a reasonably safe solution for some severe mental illnesses

The disorder is complex and has so far eluded a simple biological explanation

A popular program for preventing teen drug use does not help. Here's what does

People who intentionally hurt themselves are often seeking relief from pain

If parting with possessions is a serious problem, you can now be officially diagnosed with hoarding disorder

Some plant-based remedies may stand in for conventional ones, but most lack scientific support as treatments for psychological problems

Some boys may be labeled incorrectly with the condition, but undertreatment may be the bigger problem

The breakup may be painful, but most kids adjust well over time

The sharp sword of narcissism can cut both ways

Researchers have found ways to lessen age-related forgetfulness

Certain core benefits cut across methods, but some differences in effectiveness remain

A closer look at the statistics suggests something more than a simple rise in incidence

Can moving your eyes back and forth help to ease anxiety?

Psychiatrists may be pinning this label on too many children, but the problem has not gone away

Revisiting the role of trauma in PTSD

Marijuana use can be problematic but only rarely leads to addiction

True sufferers are often troubled—and yet time and treatment can often improve their lives