Mental Health

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

This week on the podcast, by request from an anonymous listener who wonders if her depressed partner might be bringing her down, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen weighs in on whether or not depression is contagious. The answer might surprise you

Shaking and numbness and sweat, oh my! What do we call it when what we fear is fear itself? None other than the little-known, but hugely important concept of anxiety sensitivity. This week, Savvy Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen explains what it is and offers three tips to take it down

Sometimes hanging in there actually means you’re just hanging on … and on. It’s hard to hold onto old hurts. But it’s even harder to let them go. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers five tips to kick-start the process of moving on

“Pets on the Couch” author Nicholas Dodman argues that animals have mental health problems similar to our own, and benefit from similar treatments

Researchers are finding complex links between urban living and psychosis

Decades of study demonstrate that being productive and happy on the job go hand in hand

Shift work and problems such as apnea may cause more trouble for women than men

Ditching the office at least part-time can boost profitability and personal happiness—provided it’s done right

Research shows that some of the component traits of psychopathy help leaders succeed

A wealth of psychological research shows that mental downtime is vital for productivity and health. Some progressive companies are finally starting to listen

Taking breaks—from naps to sabbaticals—can help us to refocus and recharge