Mental HealthAugust 28, 2018
Should Fatal Opioid-Related Drug Overdoses Be Classified as Suicides?
New research suggests it is time for a categorization change
Mental Health
Mental HealthAugust 24, 2018
Scientists Are Starting to Test Claims about "Microdosing"
Could psychedelics lead to improved antidepressant or antianxiety therapies?
The Young American Scientists Issue—Read Now
MedicineAugust 15, 2018
An Entirely New Type of Antidepressant Targets Postpartum Depression
A novel drug is intended to help women who suffer from depression after childbirth
Mental HealthAugust 15, 2018
Can Talk Therapy Help People Who Are Unable to Experience Joy?
Researchers are developing new treatments for a depression symptom called anhedonia
FitnessAugust 8, 2018
Is Your Gut Making You Depressed or Anxious?
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen goes straight for the gut with three surprising mind-gut connections
Mental HealthAugust 1, 2018
7 Myths About Suicide
The recent tragedies of Kate Spade’s and Anthony Bourdain’s suicides raised awareness of suicide as a mental health issue, but also generated a lot of misinformation
Mental HealthJuly 24, 2018
Understanding the Psychological Effects of Childhood Cancer
We must do more to help
BehaviorJuly 23, 2018
Global Warming Linked to Higher Suicide Rates across North America
A 1-degree Celsius rise corresponded to a 1.4 percent increase in suicides
OpinionJuly 6, 2018
Yes, Make Psychedelics Legally Available, but Don't Forget the Risks
Psychedelics have psychological and spiritual benefits, as a new best seller claims, but they’re far from a panacea
Mental HealthJuly 4, 2018
How to Help a Loved One Suffering from Mental Illness
As a family member, encouraging a loved one to seek mental health treatment is one of the thinnest tightropes we can walk
Mental HealthJuly 1, 2018
The Same Genes May Underlie Different Psychiatric Disorders
A distinct set of genes may underlie several psychiatric conditions
Mental HealthJune 28, 2018
Psychiatrists Call for Rollback of Policy Banning Discussion of Public Figures’ Mental Health
Famed Goldwater Rule adopted by the American Psychiatric Association is said to deprive the public of expert analysis about the mental health of elected leaders