Good News about Depression
A surprising discovery could lead to faster-acting and highly effective drugs to treat this devastating disorder
Features
The Powers and Perils of Intuition
Understanding the nature of our gut instincts
Kids on Meds - Trouble Ahead
Antidepressants, designed for adults, may be altering the brains of kids who take them
The Matrix in Your Head
The discovery of place-tracking neurons called grid cells, our experts say, "changes everything"
Seeing the Person in the Patient
Theodore Millon promoted the view that a patient is not just a collection of symptoms but a unique individual who needs tailored care
The Science of Team Success
A growing body of research shows that groups can systematically enhance their performance
Rhythm and Blues
Abnormal sleeping patterns characterize an array of neuropsychiatric diseases, but resetting the body's clock may alleviate some symptoms
Programmed for Speech
Studies of genes in people and songbirds are providing clues about how and when the remarkable human talent for speech arose
Getting Good Advice
How to recognize a real expert, good advice and the limits of such counsel
Therapeutic Reflection
So-called mirror neurons in the brain mimic other people's movements and help stroke victims regain lost abilities
Departments
- From the Editor
The Guide Inside
- Letters
Letters to the Editors, June/July 2007
- Head Lines
The Genetic Roots of Autism
Emotional Morality
Mind Map
Stress Kills Brain Cells Off
Exercising Generates New Brain Cells
Fuel for Thought
The Face of a Winner
Mothers' Little Criminals
A Drug for Down Syndrome
The Scent of Science
Predisposition for Addiction
- Illusions
Right-Side Up
- Perspectives
Betting on Consciousness
- Reviews and Recommendations
MIND Reviews: June/July 2007
- Ask the Brains
Ask the Brains
- Head Games
Head Games
- Calendar
SciAm Mind Calendar: June/July 2007
- Facts and Fictions in Mental Health
Why Don't People Change
