Public Health
Can a Rosy Outlook Ward Off Illness?
A study of white female nurses found those who were more optimistic were a third less likely to die of any cause
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Mental Health
Why Exercise May Be the Best Fix for Depression
For many people with depression, serious exercise may be the best, cheapest and safest treatment
Neuroscience
From the Magic of Exercise to the Mind of an Octopus
A look inside the January/February issue of Scientific American Mind
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
Mental Health
Psilocybin: A Journey Beyond the Fear of Death?
Johns Hopkins clinical pharmacologist Roland Griffiths talks about a major new study hinting at psychedelic drugs as therapeutic powerhouses
Behavior
How to Conquer Your Fear of Driving
This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers fear of driving and how to kick it to the curb
Mental Health
Stopping Suicides on Campus
College is often billed as the best four years of your life, but for many students this couldn’t be further from the truth
Behavior
Why Nostalgia Is Good for You
The bittersweet emotion increases feelings of vitality
Mental Illness in a Test Tube
As psychiatric disorders become attributable to specific, testable causes, will psychiatry become obsolete?
Mental Health
Female Stress—a Faster, Stronger Response
The male and female responses to stress are biologically different. What does that mean for treating PTSD, depression and other disorders?
Mental Health
The 2 Big Beliefs Linked to Depression
Two beliefs that put you at risk for depression, and how to rethink them
Neurology
Q&A: One of the Brains behind the China Brain Project
A leader of the recently announced effort describes its goal of helping the world’s aging population find desperately needed treatments for psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases...
Behavior
Shock and Loss for the Losing Side: How to Heal, Individually and Together
In the wake of the election a psychologist offers solace to those feeling shock, grief or dread
Behavior
Learn to Be Happier with Second Best
When your first choice is unavailable, you may be more satisfied with something completely different
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
Maybe We Should Call Psychiatry Something Else
Research shows that changing the name could help reduce the stigma of mental illness
