
Does Apple Have an Obligation to Make the iPhone Safer for Kids?
The psychologist who helped draft a complaint letter to Apple weighs in with her opinion about phones and children

Does Apple Have an Obligation to Make the iPhone Safer for Kids?
The psychologist who helped draft a complaint letter to Apple weighs in with her opinion about phones and children

Smoking Is Way Down in the U.S., but Not for People with Mental Illness
That’s one reason they tend to suffer from poorer health and die younger


As Vets Demand Cannabis for PTSD, Science Races to Unlock Its Secrets
Curbs on studies have limited understanding of marijuana’s therapeutic mechanisms, but political pressure and a shift in research could soon shed light

Loneliness Can Be Toxic
Isolation from others can lead to a range of illnesses and even premature death. New science is probing causes and solutions to the problem of social disconnection

A Semester-Long Program Aims to Help College Students with Mental Health Conditions
The Boston University offering teaches students crucial coping skills

Fighting Depression with Magnets
Transcranial magnetic stimulation isn't a new therapy, but it can be an effective last line of defense against this frequently disabling disorder

6 Ways to Deal with Panic Attacks
Your heart races, you feel lightheaded, your sweat glands work overtime—is this the end? Nope, it's a panic attack. The Savvy Psychologist has 6 ways to fight this disabling disorder

AI Algorithms to Prevent Suicide Gain Traction
Facebook is one of several companies exploring ways to detect online behaviors that have been linked to self-harm

Social Notworking: Is Generation Smartphone Really More Prone to Unhappiness?
A study closely correlates device use with depression and suicide, but the link is contentious

Mindfulness: Does It work?

How to Ease Travel Anxiety
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen puts to rest four common travel anxieties

Bad News for the Highly Intelligent
Superior IQs are associated with mental and physical disorders, research suggests