The Changing Mental Health Aftermath of 9/11--Psychological "First Aid" Gains Favor over Debriefings
Our understanding of how people experience trauma--and how best to help them recover from it--has changed greatly in the past decade
Overeating Depends on Context
Research has found that ritual and context influences us to eat too much with no regard for quality. Christie Nicholson reports
Calendar: MIND events in September and October
Museum exhibits, conferences and events relating to the brain
At Risk for Psychosis?
Psychiatrists propose a new diagnosis for people who show early signs of a break with reality
Readers Respond to "The Unleashed Mind"-- and More
Letters to the Editor about the May/June 2011 issue of Scientific American MIND
Of Tics and Compulsions: Brain Imaging Teases Apart Tourette's and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Passion for Possessions: Mine!
Ownership of objects plays a critical role in human identity
MIND Reviews: Roundup: Quirks and Quibbles
Following the Crowd: Changing Your Mind to Fit In May Not Be a Conscious Choice
Can People Have Multiple Personalities?
Although many therapists think it is possible, research raises doubts
Painkillers Thwart Prozac
Over-the-counter pain relievers may block some antidepressants
Heal Thyself: Internet-Based Self-Help for Social Phobia Shows Promise