Mental Health

This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen answers, “What is mindfulness?” Plus, 3 starter exercises to try

New NIMH chief Joshua Gordon says he will focus on quick wins, brain circuits and mathematical rigor  

New findings underscore the challenge of balancing psychiatric needs and potential negative consequences for newborns 

Phone apps designed to help military personnel and veterans deal with PTSD, depression and other issues can be surprisingly effective—and they're right in your pocket

Research shows that changing the name could help reduce the stigma of mental illness

At long last, introverts are having their day. Over the last few years, being quiet and inner-directed has become not only acceptable, but downright trendy.  But introversion often gets mistaken for its more restrictive, self-conscious, but treatable cousin, social anxiety

If you're displaying erratic behavior that seems irrational to others, part of the explanation could be plain old sleep deprivation 

These nighttime terrors have been shown to increase the risk of suicidal behavior independently of other risk factors

Europe is experiencing the largest movement of people since the Second World War. Researchers struggle to help the migrants cope with the trauma of displacement

Investigative journalist Alan Schwarz sounds the alarm

Therapies that focus on changing behaviors are just as effective as those that modify thoughts in managing the debilitating mood disorder

We're taught to be like blank slates—but at what cost?