Mental Health

Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen busts the 5 biggest myths of mindfulness

Brain changes, visible on scans, are also associated with Alzheimer’s precursors

Some psychiatrists think it might be, but the data are still too sparse to be sure

PTSD sometimes spreads from trauma victims to the people who care for them, including rescue workers, spouses and even therapists

A study tries to find whether slaughtering zombies with a virtual assault weapon translates into misbehavior when a teenager returns to reality

The two conditions share many traits, but the connection has been largely overlooked until now

The search is on for safe, effective ways to taper the drugs for people in chronic pain

Why do people die by suicide?

Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains what exactly emotional support animals are, and whether or not you really have to sit next to one at your favorite restaurant

The anesthetic and party drug offers depression patients new hope, but some clinics may stray from science

New research suggests genetic material from the mitochondria can trigger an immune response throughout the body

A still-experimental drug demonstrates the qualities of an ideal painkiller in a test in monkeys