Early Intervention Lasts for YearsAlice G. Walton
Addressing childhood behavioral problems early can bring brain changes that persist into adulthood.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When people with PTSD were able to choose which of two proven treatments they received, they did a lot better.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When unpleasant, disagreeable people were asked to act kindly toward someone in their lives, something surprising happened.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome can be evidence of undiagnosed STIs, making it wise for doctors to take them more seriously.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The changes in hormones that mark the transition to menopause leave women vulnerable to depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Depressive symptoms ease when people receive vagus nerve stimulation. Something even more important happens, too.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Yes, most of us recover from trauma in the long run. But that doesn't change how tough the immediate aftermath is.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Some cancerous growths are slow-moving and rarely life-threatening. Avoiding the term changes things.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The filters on photo apps may create unrealistic physical standards and set the stage for serious body image issues.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The demands of an infant are hard on dads, too. In fact, depression is almost as common in new fathers as it is in mothers.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Stress can make your gut "leaky" and lead to an irritable bowel. Certain foods reduce its physical and emotional impact.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
When urban communities replace trash-strewn lots with grass, good things happen to residents' mental health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with depression are deficient in acetyl-L-carnitine, a key part of the body's energy metabolism.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Here's what we can do to help economically-disadvantaged patients keep their BP under control.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spending time in nature can protect you from diabetes and heart disease. Maybe it's time your doctor prescribed a trip to to the park.
Read more >Leslie Carr
High quality conversations that are meaningful to us make us happy. Small talk can pave the way.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Mindfulness meditation and relaxation offer different benefits to the mind and brain.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
From hurtful comments to parties you weren't invited to, social media visits can leave you feeling depressed. Time for a break?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with diabetes and prediabetes were found to be more reactive to stress, which can lead to depression and anxiety.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The mood-boosting effects that make ketamine a club drug also may make it useful for preventing suicide.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Losing your spouse leaves you not only grief-stricken, but lonely. Here's something that will help.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can affect more than a woman's fertility. It can affect offspring, too.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The chronic pain of fibromyalgia can be hard to bear. Tai chi may offer some relief.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
There appears to be something to be said for suppressing negative emotions. It may help reduce the risk of depression.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Does taking birth control bring on depression? It depends on what birth control you take.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Teaching teens to spot depression is a powerful way to help kids get the counseling they may need.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spending time in low light can rob the brain of a chemical important to learning and memory.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Kids are smarter about online content than we think, but too much time online makes them unhappy.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Women transitioning to menopause are at high risk for depression. An estrogen patch could help.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The new year is a clean slate that inspires us to try to do better. So here are some tips for body and mind to energize your efforts.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Flex-hours, freelance and working from home sound great. And they can be. But you need to set some boundaries.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
For people with multiple sclerosis, eating certain foods and a healthy lifestyle offer some protection from severe disability.
Read more >Leslie Carr
A counseling center, overwhelmed by visits from anxious students, gives mindfulness training a try.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Teens, particularly girls, who spend more time on their phones are more likely to be depressed, even suicidal.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Apps can help people with mental health problems get the support they need.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Exercise eases depression and anxiety, so why not include fitness in mental health programs to treat depression and anxiety?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being able to suppress unwanted thoughts helps us cope with stress. Now we know more about how the brain makes this happen.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
People who pursue a tan, even knowing the risk of skin cancer, may be self-treating for depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Psilocybin changed the brains of people with treatment-resistant depression, helping them feel better.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Noise, crowding and pollution all stress city dwellers' brains. But when there's a forest or park nearby, things change.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Bullying's effects on kids' mental health are both better and worse than we expect.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Lack of sleep can leave you vulnerable to depression, paranoia and hallucinations. Online treatment seems to help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who exercise one to two hours a week have a much lower risk for depression than those who are sedentary.
Read more >Leslie Carr
People who are prone to worry waste a lot of mental energy. Here's a way to reboot your brain.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Many new mothers experience some form of postpartum mood disorder. Yet few seek help.
Read more >Leslie Carr
There's a way to get your emotions under control that won't exhaust your willpower.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pushing away feelings you'd rather not have can backfire. To boost your well-being, embrace them.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Google searches about suicide rose dramatically when the TV series, 13 Reasons Why, aired. Many clinicians are concerned.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Here's another reason to watch your weight and diet when pregnant: it can leave your child vulnerable to depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Using your money to buy services that free up your time isn't lazy -- it's wise.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Every woman alive goes through the transition to menopause. It can take years. Hot flashes are just one of the many unpleasant symptoms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Generosity -- and it doesn't take much -- makes us happier. Brain scans show how it works.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study in mice finds those with an enhanced sense of smell gained more weight; those with no sense of smell lost it. A new diet strategy?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even skeptics who suggest that insurance doesn't improve outcomes sign up for insurance if they can get it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Parents who believe their actions affect their kids have kids with fewer problems and more resilience.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being active is linked to greater well-being and less depression. The real news is it doesn’t take much.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The brains of people who have taken LSD, psilocybin or ketamine light up in ways that may explain these hallucinogens' effects.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Workers in both blue and white collar jobs are looking over their shoulders, worried that robots will replace them.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Both high- and low-intensity courses in yoga and breathing techniques helped people suffering from depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Seniors are being given prescriptions that can muddle their minds and cause falls. Here is how over-prescribing can be avoided.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The sexual confusion of the teen years can be brutal for teens questioning their sexuality. Legalizing same-sex marriage has helped.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Many parents see emotional turmoil as just part of adolescence. But it may be a sign of something more serious that therapy can change.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The anxiety and depression that can haunt new mothers are finally receiving the attention they deserve.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Alcohol may make you unable to forget. And this matters for people with PTSD.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Exercise not only reduces kids' depression, it lowers their chances of becoming depressed as teens.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Clinicians have designed a set of apps to reduce depression and anxiety. They seem to help.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It can be hard to get help in a country with only ten psychiatrists. That's where the Friendship Bench comes in.
Read more >Neil Wagner
There are basically two types of bad bosses — those who are dysfunctional and those who are are much darker.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Psilocybin can be a wonder drug when it comes to helping cancer patients overcome the anxiety associated with their diagnoses.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with severe depression who didn't respond to antidepressants were helped by these breathing techniques.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The end of daylight savings may bring depression along with it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Finding the right treatment for depression is not easy. Researchers may have found a way.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Depression is an under-appreciated side effect of hormonal contraception. Certain women are especially vulnerable.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
There are lots of reasons too many people over 50 are inactive, but it's easy to build activity into your life.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Giving students standing desks to use during the school day makes a big difference in BMIs and obesity.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Facebook can foster envy and self-loathing, but the effect of certain types of messages is positive.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Volunteering, especially later in life, seems to bring health and happiness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Yes, the drugs used to treat ADHD have side effects; but they also have secondary benefits.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
There are a lot of claims made regarding the risks and benefits of hormone replacement. A big study takes one off the list.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A Harvard study finds the rich are buying more care; the poor, less.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Over time marijuana use seems to dull the responsiveness of the reward center of the brain, making it less sensitive to pleasure.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Binge-eating disorder is not just about out-of-control eating. It takes an emotional toll, too.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When California measured the value to citizens of the trees lining its streets, the savings added up.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
A review of anxiety research from around the world finds who is more likely to be anxious.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Making art helps reduce stress — it doesn't matter whether you are good at it or not.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
An international review study found only one antidepressant was reliably useful for those under 18.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Looking for for work is nobody's idea of a good time. But you can prevent yourself from sabotaging your best efforts.
Read more >Neil Wagner
From nurses to stone masons, workers reported what their superiors do that increases job dissatisfaction and lowers morale.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The way you handle disputes with your partner can show up as health issues down the road.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Data from an app for jet lag have helped researchers develop a snapshot of global sleep patterns.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cutting your daily calories by as little as 12 percent can increase your energy, happiness, sex drive, and yes, weight loss.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Certain nutraceuticals — omega-3s and others — can boost the effectiveness of antidepressants.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Depression is not good for your cardiovascular system, but there is a way to erase the risk.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Would you rather know definitely that something bad is going to happen, or be unsure of it?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There's a big difference between letting your mind wander and having it take off on its own.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Oxytocin is known as the love hormone, but it may also predict new mothers' vulnerability to depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is not uncommon for cancer patients to be depressed. Light therapy can be a non-invasive treatment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Worried about how much time you spend on your phone or computer? Here's one way to think about it.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sex lives and mood improved when older men with low T used testosterone gel.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise and meditation, used together, can be an effective one-two punch for depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Understanding the neural mechanisms behind creativity may tell us the conditions under which it is most likely to arise.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The most powerful way to prevent bullying may be to enlist the influence of popular peers.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The case of a football player with CTE offers a sobering portrait of what repeated head injury does to a life and a mind.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Feeling down won't make you unhealthy. In fact, it is likely the other way around.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Could phobias be treated in as little as one session? Research is starting to say ‘yes.’
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who watch a lot of TV are less able to plan, problem-solve or process info quickly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Domineering, angry workers are not good for a company's bottom line.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
The emotional aspects of food and eating are often overlooked when people are trying to diet.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Light therapy appears to help even those with non-seasonal depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Go ahead, have that second or third cup of joe. It seems to lead to a longer life.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who are insulin resistant and depressed may be helped by treatment with the diabetes drug, pioglitazone.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The time teens spend on Facebook can increase stress. But there's another, beneficial, side to it.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Seasonal affective disorder is often treated with light, but something else seems to work better.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Parents caught in the undertow of adolescent mood swings take heart: they don't last forever. But for some, problems may run deeper.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to drug trials, study results are often misleadingly upbeat. They're also potentially and dangerously error-ridden.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Men with a baby on the way can become depressed, too. And too often they are overlooked.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Anti-bullying laws really can make a difference. Many states are having success. Here's how.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Bullying can erode victims’ mental health. But there is a way to reduce these terrible effects.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Another look at the clinical trial data on an antidepressant found unreported dangers.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When gun licensing is enacted, suicides drop by as much as 40 percent. It's the opposite when such laws are repealed.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The pressure to keep up with social media, particularly at night, does not do anything good for teens’ mental health.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Lots of kids are picky eaters. But selective eating can be a sign of a more serious set of issues.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children who are bullied usually have problems socializing. TV time doesn't help them learn social skills.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Trans fats slow your memory just the same way they clog your heart.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Singing — or listening to singing — can help those with dementia feel better emotionally and mentally.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A multinational study finds that in most places, cynics cooperate less and earn less money than their more optimistic peers.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Post-traumatic stress doesn't just bring on emotional issues. It accelerates physical aging, too.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Antidepressants increase the risk of suicide in some kids. Here's why.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Miscarriage is almost never a woman's fault. Most often, it's because the fetus is not viable.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Finally, an answer to the the question, Which matters most, genes or the environment?
Read more >Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D.
The Spark Behind Creativity May Also Ease DepressionNeil Wagner
When a mild electrical current is applied to the brain, creativity rises.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Newspapers know that bad news draws us in more than good news. But there is a cost.
Read more >Neil Wagner
There are some, and one at least can make you happier.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Healthier chocolate? Scientists have found a way to amp up the nutritional benefits of cocoa.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Parents' moods are not lost on their children. A parent's depression can create behavior problems.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who are depressed improve more than their emotional state when they seek treatment.
Read more >Neil Wagner
One simple adjustment raised would-be quitters’ success rates by 75 percent.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Two studies put to rest the idea that chronic fatigue sufferers are malingerers or worse.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When people become depressed, it can be tough on those around them; when those people are parents, the stakes are higher.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Before trying medication, seniors having trouble sleeping should try a short course on meditation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some of us have brains that react more vigorously to stress and fear. Knowing this could help prevent problems down the road.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Experiencing a sense of awe may reduce inflammation – and depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Binge-watching TV is riskier for your mental and physical health than it sounds.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Get up on your feet. Sitting is bad for your health, even if you are physically active.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Depression is more common among teens than most people realize. Parents, know the warning signs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Writing or talking about a breakup can help you process the pain, but better talk with strangers.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The effects of traumatic events in childhood can last a lifetime. But they don't need to.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
You're over 60 and are starting to find it hard to remember things. Are you on the road to senility?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Get Mom and Dad a broadband connection. Social networks ease seniors' loneliness, too.
Read more >Sami Hocine
Teens prescribed anti-anxiety and sleep medications are more likely to abuse drugs later on.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It can be hard to be the lone non-drinker, especially at office parties. Here are some ways to cope.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Gambling offers seniors excitement and a way to socialize. What could be bad? Actually, plenty.
Read more >Sami Hocine
Some people are just not affected by stress very much. A new study suggests why and offers hope for new treatments for depression.
Read more >Sami Hocine
The urge to scratch an itch is irresistible, but it really does make the itch worse. See why.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Of all the emotions, one lasts the longest. Here's why.
Read more >Neil Wagner
What do people fear most? A survey finds It is not always rational...or reasonable.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Ask someone how much they drink, and the answer they'll give you may not jibe with the number of bottles in the trash.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Getting an appointment with a psychiatrist in some states is nearly impossible.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Talking about that chance meeting with George Clooney or your trip to Machu Picchu may not be the social lubricant you hope.
Read more >Sami Hocine
Multitasking may result in a loss of density in gray matter in a key brain area.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some people react more strongly to negative life events than others. It’s all about an overactive “disappointment pathway.”
Read more >Sami Hocine
Markers in the blood of people who are or will become depressed offer a step forward in early diagnosis and treatment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Self-promotion can leave people feeling dirty. Literally. But it doesn’t have to.
Read more >Sami Hocine
Events connected to strong emotions are colored by those feelings. Scientists are figuring out how to disconnect the two.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Xenon gas may be a better PTSD treatment: It helps disconnect traumatic memories from the pain that can go with them.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some people seem resistant to stress, while others are susceptible to it. Researchers are starting to understand why.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The brains of depressed people have different, more intense patterns of connections. What does that mean for treatment?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Antidepressants and talk therapy together may be the key to overcoming severe depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When family communication and dynamics improve, psychosis can be nipped in the bud.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
As people age, it can be hard to tell whether memory or motivation is fading.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Figuring out who is a narcissist is pretty easy. All you have to do is ask.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Stress can add an extra 100 calories day — even if you don't eat more. For those who are depressed, it's even worse news.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Smoking doesn't just harm your heart and lungs. It can bring on serious depression, and make suicide more likely.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Time outside translates into more physical exercise. That brings better health.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children learn the “executive” skills that will help them run their lives best when they have unstructured time.
Read more >Sami Hocine
High levels of stress hormones reduce interconnections among cells in the brain, interfering with our ability to remember.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The best way to cheer someone up may depend on how robust or fragile their self esteem is.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
“Depressed” people with diabetes may not be clinically depressed – they may just be reacting to having an illness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Estrogen levels fluctuate during the changes leading up to menopause, and this destabilizes brain chemicals linked to mood.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Some people need the sun the way an alcoholic needs a drink. And the health risks can be just as severe.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Reduce your chances of landing in a nursing home -- walk a few blocks more. It may be all you need.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We think of discrimination as being about hate and holding certain people back. But it can be just the opposite.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms, appears to help prevent depression and anxiety by enhancing mood.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The stress of conflict in our relationships with family and friends can actually shorten our lives. Pick your battles.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The prospect of dementia haunts people over 50, but what they ought to fear is apathy and inactivity.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
We tend to think of bullying as schoolyard behavior, but it can affect victims even as adults.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For seniors, spending more time online can be a way to stay connected socially and ward off depression.
Read more >Richard Josephson, M.D., and Sri K. Madan Mohan, M.D.
For many people, having a heart attack is a wake-up call that sets them on a healthier path.
Read more >Sami Hocine
Mice prone to depression became resistant to stress and depression after a jump-start.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Because of their special understanding of family issues, doctors can play a big role when it comes to preventing gun violence, according to a new ACP policy statement.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress in childhood can have lasting effects that can be seen in children's genes.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Playing violent video games makes kids prone to seeing others as hostile and acting aggressively.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can greatly reduce a woman’s odds of becoming pregnant.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
The brain chemistry of people with anxiety may make it more difficult for them to turn off activity. Luckily, there appears to be a way to change this.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Bullying casts a long shadow. There are things parents can do to reduce the emotional, physical, and psychological damage.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who smoke usually feel it helps them cope with stress and anxiety, but that's not true. It actually causes those feelings.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Chronic stress appears to alter the balance of white to gray brain matter. This may explain several mental disorders.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When we are anxious a brain region long-believed to calm responsiveness actually seems to excite it.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Two studies shed light on the brain signals behind chronic pain and suggest new approaches to overriding them.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
People who are religious have thicker cortices than those who aren't. So which causes what?
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
More and more children are being diagnosed and treated for attention deficits. Is this a good thing?
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Fewer Psychiatrists Accept Health InsuranceNeil Wagner
Obamacare promotes greater access to mental health services but few psychiatrists accept insurance.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Physical injury to the the brain also raises the risk of post-traumatic stress.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We all love our cell phones, but they can increase anxiety and make us miserable.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It's OK to be informed, but binge-watching the news when disaster strikes can cause traumatic stress.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The holidays are a great time...to gain weight. Here are tips for ways to avoid picking up pounds.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sarcosine, found in muscles and other body tissues, improved mood better than a popular antidepressant.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Decisions, motivation and depression all seem to reside in the same areas of the brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We know probiotics are good for GI heath. They may also affect mental health.
Read more >Daniel Smith
Making Social Networks Work for Vulnerable TeensNeil Wagner
The Internet offers troubled kids support and community. It also raises the risk of suicide.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Painful feelings of rejection actually are rooted in the brain, and may be cured there.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
No parent starts out wanting to yell at his or her child. But somewhere along the line, usually in adolescence, most of us do.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone oxytocin helps stimulate human connection. It also appears important to experiencing ple
Read more >Neil Wagner
The World Happiness Report may surprise those who think all they need is a palm tree by the sea.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children taking certain antipsychotics for behavioral problems are far more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Memory and forgetting go hand-in-hand. Now we know that network coordination is more important than brain activation.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Being poor robs you of mental bandwidth. The toll money worries take is roughly equal to losing 13 points off your IQ score.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When MIT researchers flipped the switch connecting two brain regions, anxiety vanished.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The color of light at night affects mood. Blue is depressing.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Oxytocin has been called the love hormone. But it's long-term effects are quite different.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Facebook may actually increase sadness. Be sure to make time to connect for real.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Keeping kids engaged in school is perhaps the most important thing you can do to foster success.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Siblings will fight, but bullying happens at home, too. And the emotional impact is just as serious as when it happens at school.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
It's not quite "Inception," but scientists have invaded the brains of mice and made fake memories.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When couples fight, issues of disrespect or neglect may underlie the conflict.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Maintaining a regular sleep-wake cycle keeps you healthy, and may help you live longer.
Read more >John C. Norcross, PhD, Linda F. Campbell, PhD, John M. Grobal, PsyD, John W. Santrock, PhD, Florin Selagea, MS and Robert Sommer
Talk Therapy Helps DepressionAlice G. Walton
Many types of talk therapy work for depression; the important thing is to get started on one.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Exercise is a valuable treatment for depression, especially for those who have trouble with antidepressants.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Having a heart condition is stressful and can make heart problems worse. It looks like some antidepressants can help.
Read more >Neil Wagner
You can't feel or hear it, but ultrasound improved patients' pain and mood.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
If the genes behind our body's clock fall out of sync, depression can be the result.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The fear of missing out — we all suffer from it at times, but social media is making it worse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having more than we can possibly use can put dent in happiness.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Depression is common after a heart attack. Treating it not only works, it saves lives and cuts costs.
Read more > Joel Schilling, M.D., Ph.D.
Heart failure is one of the most common and life-threatening conditions in the U.S. What to do when things go from bad to worse.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Exercise can help us exert more self control. It enhances the brain's ability to solve problems, plan, and make decisions.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even a single concussion can result in reduced brain volume and impaired emotional and executive functioning. Take time to recover.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Helping others isn't just a good thing to do. It's one of the best de-stressors there is.
Read more >Neil Wagner
College kids whose parents haven't learned to let go are prone to anxiety and depression. Support autonomy.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
The effects of bullying can be long-lasting, especially for those who have been both bully and victim.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables actually seems to improve people's moods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Yoga can help ease certain mental health disorders.
Read more >Neil Wagner
In Japan, schoolchildren are given a 10-15 minute break every hour. Recess is important to cognitive, physical and social development.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Helping kids with language development gives them the tools to express their emotions, rather than act out.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some studies suggest parenting is linked to happiness, while others claim the opposite. A new one gets closer to the truth.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressants don't help everyone. A new study finds that one kind of psychotherapy can improve the odds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new treatment for PTSD helps prevent memory from running amok.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Patients often surprise their doctors by choosing different treatments than their doctors expect. Knowing all the options helps.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Tracking the brain circuits involved in motivation and depression.
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Meditation changes the brain differently, depending on the type of meditation you practice.
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Bullying doesn't just happen at school. Cyberbullying at work can affect your mental health.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Some people find it pretty easy to shed a stressful day, but for others, it lingers...
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Parathyroids are only the size of grains of rice, but can cause bone loss, cancer, and depression...
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Ketamine is a pediatric anesthetic, a club drug, and now, the most promising antidepressant...
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Off-label prescribing for kids is way up. So are their serious side effects. The search for...
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All the gossip, rejection, teasing and excluding that goes on on shows sets the wrong tone.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Learning to identify your emotions may help with depression. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Post-traumatic stress disorder is more than anxiety. A new drug may help the cognitive problems...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A gene previously dubbed the "warrior gene" because of its links to aggression may also be linked...
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Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
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When it comes to well-being later in life, having friends is more important than good grades.
Read more >R. Douglas Fields, Ph.D.
Glia were completely overlooked until it was discovered that Einstein's brain was packed with them.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A simple program of mindfulness mediation replaced lonely feelings with a greater appreciation...
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A new window coating lets in more light at the blue end of the spectrum. This shift could improve...
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Fillings with a form of the chemical BPA raise the likelihood that a child will have emotional...
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When faced with uncertainty, we are more likely to believe in the power of good deeds....
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Yoga has some proven benefits and unproven claims. What you can, and can't, expect it to do for you.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover why anxiety can persist for months or years after a stressful event. It's all about a brain chemical.
Read more >Leslie Carr
When it comes to what makes you happy, feeling respected and admired is better than money...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Meditation increases the size of brain areas associated with memory and reduces our vulnerability to stress.
Read more >Jennifer L. Payne, M.D.
Taking antidepressants while pregnant can mean choosing between a woman's mental health and potential risks to the fetus.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Our daily schedules are out of sync with our internal clocks. It started with the light bulb...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The pursuit of happiness is not as simple as we might think. What you focus on can make a big difference to your health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Millennial generation is more stressed than generations before. They are also less able to cope.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Certain brain centers are less active in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, suggesting a new...
Read more >Leslie Carr
Having a positive outlook has been associated with improved cardiovascular health and recovery. It's about healthy behaviors.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Markers found in a simple blood test reliably distinguished depressed teens from those who weren't..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Jet lag and seasonal depression are just two ways our bodies remind us that we have an inner clock that affects our health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Food tastes better and pain hurts less when it comes from people with good intentions.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Alcohol works by releasing "feel good" chemicals, endorphins, in the brain, which could explain its addictiveness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Antidepressants can literally be lifesavers for people with depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A top medical journal questions whether the move to classify grief as depression has merit.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children do better in school when they have more opportunity for physical activity, not more time at a desk.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with heartfelt Facebook posts about what's wrong in their world may end up with less traffic.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A study shows how a combination of antidepressants and therapy helps reduce memories' impact...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A controlling, coercive boss can take a toll on your well being. But there is more to it than that.
Read more >Susan H. Scher, MD
Insomnia is a major health risk. It erodes your quality of life. But too few doctors even ask...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The mother-baby bonding hormone, oxytocin, made introverts feel more outgoing and trusting.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Some people constantly doubt themselves rather than committing to their choices, no matter how small
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
At what age do children learn that one can choose to see a situation in a more positive light?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Smoking pot can make people calm, anxious, or even psychotic. A study reveals the chemical culprit..
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Underprivileged kids have less chance to play at school, at home, in their neighborhoods...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having kids interrupts your sleep, destabilizes your relationship, and costs lots of money and time. So what's the upside?
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who suffer from depression can learn to overcome their tendency to overgeneralize and ruminate about difficulties.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The brains of children exposed to family violence show changes similar to those of soldiers...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking offers health benefits and risks. Get help sifting through the latest findings.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
REM sleep can reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Heavy drinking and alcoholism raise a person's risk of cancer and a host of other diseases considerably.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher BPA levels during pregnancy are linked to cognitive and emotional problems in children.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Going through a string of difficult life events in middle age raises one's death risk.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Children under two are not yet mentally equipped to learn from a screen. They benefit most from hands-on play with others.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The economic benefits of offering mental health help to those living in poverty are enormous.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seasonal affective disorder occurs when a lack of sun disrupts the body's circadian and serotonin cycles. It a real form of depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The time kids spend just playing is declining. Well-meaning parents are partly to blame.
Read more >Leslie Carr
The timing and emotional tenor of Twitter posts offer a picture of when we are happiest and when...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What you can do to cope with the stress of financial hardship – emotionally and practically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Certain styles of parenting are more beneficial for children with difficult temperaments, such as the anxious or depressed.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with anxiety often have problematic social relationships, partly as a result of their worries
Read more >Neil Wagner
For all the good they do, antidepressants may lead to another bout of depression. Here's why...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Eating disorder or disordered eating? The distinction is fuzzy, but stopping early is key.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Positive activity intervention (PAI) such as writing letters of gratitude or performing acts of kindness, may help mild depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Pet owners score higher on a variety of measures of healthy adjustment...
Read more >J. Douglas Bremner, M.D.
Training in Positive Thinking Helps Teens Interpret Life in Healthier WaysAlice G. Walton
A simple computer program seems to help teens avoid negative thinking, which may help with anxiety..
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Too often, children with behavioral or emotional issues are taken to the ER.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You might think people with panic disorder would fall apart in a crisis, but that's not the case...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with body dysmorphic disorder have problems in the brain's visual processing system.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drug interactions can be surprising. Alone, neither Paxil nor Pravachol raise blood sugar...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not...
Read more >Neil Wagner
The club drug Ecstasy produces changes in brain chemistry. But these may not be the type of changes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Do we cooperate with others to experience positive feelings or avoid the bad ones?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs while on SSRI antidepressants can interfere with the SSRIs' effectiveness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People with alcoholism in the family tend to have a genetic variation affecting impulsivity. Environmental factors also play a role.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Food addiction and drug addiction may activate the same reward areas of the brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The emotional pain of romantic relationship break-up has the same effect on the brain as physical...
Read more >Neil Wagner
A dose of cortisol, the stress hormone secreted when we are afraid or stressed, helped acrophobics..
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Cocoa contains flavanols that have health benefits, but they may be lost or reduced in the commercial processing of chocolate.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some foods can help you feel, think and remember better. You may know about blueberries, but curcumin?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Trans-fats, or hydrogenated oils seem to raise the risk of depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Meditation changes the brain, with areas related to learning and memory expanding and areas related to anxiety, contracting.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Writing about your anxiety may help release some of its grip and enable you to perform more in line with your ability.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Do people listen to their bodies have better instincts when it comes to making intuitive decisions?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Can mindfulness therapy reduce the pain experienced by people with this baffling condition?
Read more >Neil Wagner
The amygdala, a tiny almond-shaped structure in the brain, appears to strongly influence our fear response.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you've been laid off, take heart: new research shows that within one year, you'll be about as happy as you were before the layoff.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Think before you drink. Not only is alcohol a risk factor for cancer and injury, it contains quite a few empty calories.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
Read more >Neil Wagner
We tend to think more creatively and flexibly when we are happy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Scientists have found a way to disrupt upsetting memories of traumatic events: sleep deprivation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More people are seeking treatment for depression. But the type of treatment they choose may not be..
Read more >Neil Wagner
What are you thinking of right now? Was your mind wandering? Happier people tend to have minds focused on the present moment.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The thrill and pleasure of a new baby appear to stimulate brain growth, particularly in areas...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Anger and sadness tend to make a person's experience of pain worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Loneliness is not so much a condition as a reflection of how we see ourselves and others.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even though they may total enough hours at night, interrupted sleep is what hurts new moms.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Ketamine quickly reduced depression in some treatment-resistant bipolar patients, offering hope...
Read more >Neil Wagner
How we see others says more about our own personalities than it does about theirs'.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Science is putting the ancient practice to the test. It appears that being mindful can change your brain and your behavior.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Starting the school day just a half hour later helps teens get the sleep they need, raising motivation.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Limiting your child’s TV or video game time to less than two hours per day may help his or her attention.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New mothers have elevated levels of MAO-A, an enzyme known to deactivate neurotransmitters that affect mood.
Read more >Lawrence J. Cheskin, M.D., and Scott Kahan, M.D., M.P.H.
Two physicians discuss the risks of obesity. Learn to recognize the behavioral triggers behind overeating and overcome them.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Just 20 minutes out in nature - even a small garden - can help re-energize you.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
The medical community calls it "non-suicidal self-injury" (NSSI); the kids call it "cutting."
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New fathers and fathers-to-be are at higher risk for depression than other men, particularly if their wives are depressed.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teen drinking is not like on TV. There are real risks, like auto accidents and impaired brain development.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is important to treat child and adolescent depression. Kids on medication should be monitored closely.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Administering magnetic pulses to patients with intractable depression seems to be effective...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
If you are feeling a little down, head outdoors. Just five minutes outside boosts mood and self-esteem.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Teens' screen time offers risks and rewards. How to minimize the risks.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dancing can improve seniors' balance, walking speed and overall functioning, not to mention their spirits.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant medications have many side effects. Too often these go unreported by doctors and patients.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormonal changes surrounding ovulation are often intense.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise is a useful component of any mental health treatment plan.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sealing up a reminder of an unpleasant experience and throwing it or putting it away may help you move on.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a fact of life, but you can learn to manage it better, both mentally and physically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Small talk can help in some social situations, but people who engage in more substantial conversations tend to be happier.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who believe they may be depressed should not ignore the symptoms. Untreated symptoms raise the odds of full-blown depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress is a feeling, but it is also a biological response that is both helpful and harmful.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study finds omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil may help prevent youth psychosis.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Timing makes a difference when it comes to taking antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs while pregnant.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Second generation antipsychotic drugs, like clozapine, olanzapine, and risperidone, can raise the risk of diabetes and heart problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When diabetics suffer from depression, treating it can lower blood sugar and blood pressure levels as well.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The more green tea elderly subjects drank in a day, the less likely they were to be depressed...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Treating children for mental health problems can reduce the risk that the problems will get worse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have never married are as basically as well-adjusted as those who are. But their autonomy has a price.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Therapy is a more cost−effective way of finding happiness than is money.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
When teenagers feel alienated from their families, they are at greater risk for sadness and depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Depressed patients' physical symptoms are often underestimated, a fact that is detrimental to their overall health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Phone contact with a nurse practitioner can help reduce depression and the likelihood of re−hospitalization in heart surgery patients.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Living near green space seems to make people healthier, both mentally and physically.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
As stressful as learning a new skill can be, the happiness we gain from our new level of competence more than makes up for it.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Both bullies and the victims of bullies may suffer from mental disorders in later life.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
What does a depressed toddler look like? He may be unable to enjoy things that used to be fun or not thinking as clearly as she used to.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The areas of the brain responsible for processing pleasure and rewards are notably inactive in depressed people. This is likely no news to them...
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
It is dangerous to share prescription medication. Side effects are common.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Antidepressant use has doubled over the last decade according to a recent study. Is this a good thing or a sign that the drugs are being.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Depression during pregnancy not only affects the mother, but it can be damaging to the baby as well.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is no surprise: there is an epidemic of mental disorders among veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A lack of social support...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Appreciating even the smallest positive moments in your life builds emotional strength, and wards off stress and depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Excessive crying lasts for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week, during which a baby can't...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Physical fitness and a high school education are two factors that appear to decrease the risk of mental decline.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dogs make good exercise companions -- and motivators.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People feel good after exercising and this feeling can last up to 12 hours.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Being beautiful, rich, and famous doesn't actually equate with being happy. More important are personal growth and social relationships.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Early studies suggest that cortical brain stimulation may offer hope for people suffering from long-term depression.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Resilience, the ability to thrive in the face of extreme adversity, is a reason why some children develop successfully while others fail.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Job stress can raise the chances a person will experience major depression.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even people who have a seemingly rich social network can still feel lonely or isolated.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Adolescents who watch excessive TV are more likely to show signs of depression when they become young adults.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy asks people to observe their thoughts and to focus on the physical sensation of breathing.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise appears to reduce children's anger as it increases fitness.
Read more > Lindsay Harle, M.D.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an entirely different, FDA-approved approach for the treatment of depression.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There is broad agreement that all women of childbearing age and their partners should have a reproductive plan.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Depression is a risk factor for hypertension. Patients with both conditions are less likely to take their anti-hypertensive medications.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Simple relaxation and stress management techniques may make it possible for elderly people with a form of high blood pressure reduce their reliance on antihypertensive drugs, which pose certain risks for this age group.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Nearly 73 percent of children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center catastrophe developed a psychiatric illness in the years following the event.
Read more >Hilary Tindle, M.D., M.P.H.
Smoking, Quitting and GeneticsEric Siu, M.Sc., Nael Al Koudsi, H.B.Sc., Man Ki Ho, H.B.Sc., Rachel F. Tyndale, M.Sc., Ph.D
Nicotine's addictive properties are a result of the activation of the special receptors in the brain.
Read more >Morton M. Silverman, M.D.
Anxiety DisordersKathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Psychodynamic therapy works best with those who are curious to learn more about themselves and their inner thoughts.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Most Americans know from personal experience that high credit card debt is bad for their financial health.
Read more >Juan F. Lopez, M.D.
The Response to StressBruce McEwen, Ph.D., and Dean Krahn, M.D
What do we mean when we say we are "stressed out"? We may just be having a bad day, or feeling pressured by too many things to do and too little time to do them.
Read more >Dean D. Krahn, M.D.
Drug abusers, alcoholics and overeaters may appear to be out of control but, actually, it's the opposite. Their brain chemistry, thrown out of balanceby substance abuse, is strongly dictating their behavior.
Read more >Dean D. Krahn, M.D.
We pride ourselves on our intelligence but we still engage in many unhealthy behaviors — eating and drinking to excess, smoking, abusing drugs.
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