Mental Health
Did Carrie Fisher's Bipolar Disorder Contribute to Her Death?
The late Star Wars actor was outspoken about her diagnosis and served as an example to others suffering from the disorder
Stories by Tori Rodriguez
Mental Health
The Christmastime Suicide Myth
Before, on and after Christmas suicide rates are lowest of the year—but New Year’s Day sees a spike
Cognition
Laugh Lots, Live Longer
A vast new study finds that a sense of humor lowers mortality rates, especially for women
Behavior
Harsh Parents Raise Bullies--So Do Permissive Ones
Research supports a moderate, supportive style of parenting
Behavior
City Parks May Mend the Mind
Urban green spaces may boost cognition in schoolchildren and reduce the health effects of inequality in people of all ages
Mind & Brain
Why Sleep Deprivation Makes You Crabby
Lack of sleep blunts emotional reactions, especially positive feelings
Behavior
Dress for Success: How Clothes Influence Our Performance
What you wear can influence your thinking and negotiating skills, and even hormone levels and heart rate
Behavior
Symptom Watch: Chewing and Spitting
This common behavior in eating disorders may be indicative of deeper problems
Mental Health
Metals and Mental Health
Deficiencies in zinc can play a role in depression and a new way to enhance lithium may hold promise for bipolar disorder
Mind & Brain
Don't Watch That Clumsy Player Too Closely
Expert Athletes May Perform Worse After Watching Novice Actions
Mind & Brain
Teenagers Who Don't Get Enough Sleep at Higher Risk for Mental Health Problems
Every hour less per night increases the risk of sadness, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts
Behavior
Maximize Happiness by Planning Your Time Wisely
Trying to be happier backfires, but consistently planning activities you enjoy may work
Mind & Brain
People Who Are Double-Jointed Are More Likely to Be Anxious
An underlying collagen abnormality may heighten both flexibility and fight-or-flight response
Mental Health
Treating Depression Early May Protect the Heart
The link between cardiovascular problems and depression starts young
Mind & Brain
6 Syndromes with Surprising Psychotherapy Solutions
Ailments we typically think of as bodily might be improved by thought alone
Mind & Brain
Hit the Gym after Studying to Boost Recall
Like other things that enhance alertness, exercise may help cement new facts in mind
Mind & Brain
Wait for It: Delayed Feedback Can Enhance Learning
When answers to questions come at unpredictable intervals, memory improves
Behavior
Beliefs Can Trigger Asthma Attacks
Expectations, memories and emotional upset can spur psychosomatic breathing difficulties in some patients
Behavior
Believing Beauty Is Attainable Causes Pain
For traits such as intelligence, believing you can change yourself for the better is a good thing. Not so for appearance
Mental Health
Descendants of Holocaust Survivors Have Altered Stress Hormones
Parents' traumatic experience may hamper their offspring's ability to bounce back from trauma
