Behavior
Learn to Be Happier with Second Best
When your first choice is unavailable, you may be more satisfied with something completely different
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Mental Health
What Is Mindfulness, and Should You Try It?
This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen answers, “What is mindfulness?” Plus, 3 starter exercises to try
Mental Health
U.S. Mental Health Chief: Psychiatry Must Get Serious about Mathematics
New NIMH chief Joshua Gordon says he will focus on quick wins, brain circuits and mathematical rigor
Medicine
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Health Risks for Kids
New findings underscore the challenge of balancing psychiatric needs and potential negative consequences for newborns
Mental Health
Anatomy of an Intervention
A research-based way to improve life and reduce depression among people caring for loved ones with dementia
Mental Health Treatment, Mobile Style
Phone apps designed to help military personnel and veterans deal with PTSD, depression and other issues can be surprisingly effective—and they're right in your pocket
Mental Health
Maybe We Should Call Psychiatry Something Else
Research shows that changing the name could help reduce the stigma of mental illness
Behavior
Am I Introverted or Socially Anxious?
At long last, introverts are having their day. Over the last few years, being quiet and inner-directed has become not only acceptable, but downright trendy. But introversion often gets mistaken for its more restrictive, self-conscious, but treatable cousin, social anxiety...
Do You Suffer from Trump Syndrome?
If you're displaying erratic behavior that seems irrational to others, part of the explanation could be plain old sleep deprivation
Mental Health
Can Treating Nightmares Prevent Suicides?
These nighttime terrors have been shown to increase the risk of suicidal behavior independently of other risk factors
Neuroscience
Caregiving, Stress and Beauty Shots of the Brain
A look inside the new issue of Scientific American Mind
Mental Health
Refugees Struggle with Mental Health Problems Caused by War and Upheaval
Europe is experiencing the largest movement of people since the Second World War. Researchers struggle to help the migrants cope with the trauma of displacement
Mental Health
Big Pharma’s Manufactured Epidemic: The Misdiagnosis of ADHD
Investigative journalist Alan Schwarz sounds the alarm
Mental Health
Depressed? Do What You Love
Therapies that focus on changing behaviors are just as effective as those that modify thoughts in managing the debilitating mood disorder
Why Psychiatrists Don't Share Personal Information with Patients
We're taught to be like blank slates—but at what cost?
Mental Health
Is Depression Contagious?
This week on the podcast, by request from an anonymous listener who wonders if her depressed partner might be bringing her down, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen weighs in on whether or not depression is contagious...
Mental Health
What Is Anxiety Sensitivity, and Do I Have It?
Shaking and numbness and sweat, oh my! What do we call it when what we fear is fear itself? None other than the little-known, but hugely important concept of anxiety sensitivity. This week, Savvy Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen explains what it is and offers three tips to take it down...
Behavior
Generation Z: Online and at Risk?
For today’s teens, more followers online may mean fewer friends in real life—and a path to behavioral and psychological problems later on
Behavior
How to Let Go and Move On
Sometimes hanging in there actually means you’re just hanging on … and on. It’s hard to hold onto old hurts. But it’s even harder to let them go. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr...
Behavior
Would You Vote for a Psychopath?
Research shows that some of the component traits of psychopathy help leaders succeed
