Psychiatry

Hearing updates about peers, whether positive or negative, can be beneficial

New insights into the psychological phenomenon called learned helplessness help in making strategies

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

Revenge is sweet when the target is perceived to be part of a group with the original perpetrator

Books and recommendations from Scientific American MIND

Research probes the origins of performance shyness

“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” — World Health Organization (1946) Many poets, philosophers, and thinkers throughout history have recognized the intimate link between physical and mental health.

Research shows the power of mid-day stroll

I’m no psychedelic prude. I reported on, and applauded, the resurgence of research into psychedelics in my 2003 book Rational Mysticism.

Happiness is inherently social, two studies find

The DNA of affected individuals varies remarkably, researchers say