
When a Mom Feels Depressed, Her Baby's Cells Might Feel It, Too
At just 18 months old, young children can show biological evidence of added stress

When a Mom Feels Depressed, Her Baby's Cells Might Feel It, Too
At just 18 months old, young children can show biological evidence of added stress

To Combat Loneliness, Promote Social Health
Mounting evidence shows that relationships should be a public health priority


5 Body Hacks to Instantly Calm Overwhelming Emotion
Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen breaks the glass on 5 body hacks that pull the plug on overwhelming emotion

Trump Administration Halts Program That Evaluates Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Therapies
The initiative was terminated without any replacement offerings set up in its place

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