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
Mental Health2974 articles archived since 1845
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
A Semester-Long Program Aims to Help College Students with Mental Health Conditions
The Boston University offering teaches students crucial coping skills
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
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
This Video Game May Help Kids with ADHD
It hasn’t been compared with traditional drugs or therapy
Nice Brains Finish Last
More “prosocial” brains are more prone to depression, study suggests
Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest: The Quest for Why Shock Therapy Can Work
Nearly 90 years old, electroconvulsive therapy can rescue some people, but not others, from depression, bipolar and other mental disorders
Sheep's Face-Reading Skills Stand Out from the Flock
With some training, sheep were able to select a celebrity's face over that of a stranger they'd never seen. Christopher Intagliata reports.
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Anxious Child (and Your Anxious Self)
Worry and anxiety can eat away at kids’ comfort and confidence, especially at stressful transition times like going back to school or to summer camp. Here are 5 helpful tips to ease the mind of an anxious child
Massachusetts Court to Weigh Universities' Suicide Prevention Role
The case raises questions about mental health discrimination
The Trauma after the Storm
Following hurricanes and other major disasters comes another wave of trouble: post traumatic stress
MDMA's Journey from Molly to Medicine
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy readies for phase III trials, a last step before possible prescription use in PTSD patients
Mindfulness Training for Teens Fails Important Test
A large trial in schools showed no evidence of benefits, and hints it could even cause problems
Geneticists Are Starting to Unravel Evolution's Role in Mental Illness
Hints emerge that past environments could have influenced psychiatric disorders
Could a Machine Identify Suicidal Thoughts?
A new study uses brain imaging to separate those who think about and even attempt suicide from those who don’t
Link between Adolescent Pot Smoking and Psychosis Strengthens
Research presented at a Berlin psychiatric conference shows teenage cannabis use hastens onset of schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals