Democrats in Congress Explore Creating an Expert Panel on Trump's Mental Health
There is also a bill aimed at establishing a “commission on presidential capacity”
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Bullying and Suicide: What's the Connection?
Researchers examine the risks for victims and perpetrators alike
Do You Hear What I Hear? Auditory Hallucinations Yield Clues to Perception
Psychics and psychosis sufferers alike hold beliefs that may predispose them to hearing voices
Being Friends with Someone Who Has Dementia Benefits You Both
Research suggests that social interaction is good for both sufferers and those close to them
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here Are 7 Remedies
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 7 in-the-moment tips to deal with a tidal wave of tasks
Sexual Assault May Trigger Involuntary Paralysis
“Tonic immobility” hinders the ability to fight and is linked to high rates of depression and PTSD
Chimpanzees Are First Animal Shown to Develop Telltale Markers of Alzheimer's Disease
Brain analysis revealed protein plaques and tangles, but whether the animals develop dementia is unclear
Is Complaining Good or Bad For You?
Pop psychology tells us that complaining is a sort of catharsis—that by getting our feelings out rather than bottling them up, we’ll feel better. But it turns out this is largely a myth.
Psychiatry Group Says Members Can Comment on Trump's Mental Health
The decision overturns decades-old norms
The Social Ties between Autism and Schizophrenia
Comparing the social features of the two conditions could lead to better treatments and a deeper understanding of each
Mice Show Signs of Mental Disorder after Injections of Cells from Schizophrenia Patient
The work may offer new insights into the disease’s origins
3 Toxic Thinking Habits That Feed Your Insecurity
This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals three toxic thinking habits that keep you feeling insecure, plus offers three ways to feel more confident.
The Ketamine Breakthrough for Suicidal Children
Initial research finds fast, dramatic benefits for a vulnerable population
Oxytocin Nasal Spray May Boost Social Skills in Children with Autism
Study suggests a biomarker for treatment with the “love hormone”
Most Opioid Prescriptions Are for People with Depression, Other Mood Disorders
The finding raises questions about how different people respond to pain
Is the Senate Health Care Plan "Mean"?
Short answer: it depends
5 Tips to Cope with Chronic Pain
Savvy Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen offers five tips to deal with the common challenge of chronic pain
Opioids Still Needed by Some Pain Patients
The "other victims" of the opioid epidemic are pain patients who need the drugs but cannot now get them because of fears related to their use
5 Self-Care Tips for Today's Political Climate
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen tackles how to deal with the content of today’s fast and furious news
