Behavior & Society
How to Help Children Cope with Divorce
The breakup may be painful, but most kids adjust well over time
Stories by Scott O. Lilienfeld
Behavior & Society
Can Animals Be Therapeutic?
Is animal-assisted therapy the cat’s meow or a red herring?
Behavior & Society
How to Turn Around Troubled Teens
Research reveals that get-tough tactics may worsen rates of juvenile delinquency
Mind
Exercises Improve Memory in Older Adults
Researchers have found ways to lessen age-related forgetfulness
Mental Health
Mental Illness: How to Spot Fact from Fiction
Sensationalist coverage and our brains contribute to misunderstandings about mental health
Mental Health
5 Myths and Facts about Eating Disorders
Getting the facts straight about eating disorders can save lives
Mental Health
Is Mindfulness Good Medicine?
Mindfulness meditation can help alleviate depression and possibly anxiety
Neuroscience
The Truth about Shock Therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy is a reasonably safe solution for some severe mental illnesses
The Sciences
Is Depression Just Bad Chemistry?
The disorder is complex and has so far eluded a simple biological explanation
Health
Why "Just Say No" Doesn't Work
A popular program for preventing teen drug use does not help. Here's what does
Mind
Self-Cutters May Be Seeking Pain Relief
People who intentionally hurt themselves are often seeking relief from pain
Mind
Hoarding Can Be a Deadly Business
If parting with possessions is a serious problem, you can now be officially diagnosed with hoarding disorder
Mind
Can Herbs Ease Anxiety and Depression?
Some plant-based remedies may stand in for conventional ones, but most lack scientific support as treatments for psychological problems
Mind
Are Doctors Diagnosing Too Many Kids with ADHD?
Some boys may be labeled incorrectly with the condition, but undertreatment may be the bigger problem
Mental Health
Is Divorce Bad for Children?
The breakup may be painful, but most kids adjust well over time
Mind
A Dose of Narcissism Can Be Useful
The sharp sword of narcissism can cut both ways
Mind
Your Brain on Trial
Lessons from psychology could greatly improve courtroom decision-making, reducing racial bias, eyewitness errors and false confessions
Mind
Memory in Old Age Can Be Bolstered
Researchers have found ways to lessen age-related forgetfulness
The Sciences
Are All Psychotherapies Created Equal?
Certain core benefits cut across methods, but some differences in effectiveness remain
Mind
Do Kids Get Bipolar Disorder?
Psychiatrists may be pinning this label on too many children, but the problem has not gone away
