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The Longterm Benefits of Positive Emotions

Teens who experience more positive feelings in adolescence have better overall health in adulthood, suggesting a useful intervention. >

Lonely Americans

Loneliness is on the rise in Europe and especially the U.S. A person's culture may play a role. Younger people appear to be more affected. >

A Second Look at the Impact of Menopause on Mental Health

Menopause is not likely to be anyone's idea of a good time, but for most women it really isn't as troublesome as it's been made out to be. >

Who Suffers More in a Breakup, Men or Women?

An ingenious study looked at antidepressant use among people who had lost their relationships to death, divorce, and simple breaking up. >

Virtual Reality Support for Patients in Palliative Care

Soothing VR scenes of nature offer people in palliative and end-of-life care an opportunity for escape, reducing pain and relieving stress. >

Money Worries Can Turn into Health Issues

Among the stresses of aging, one worry seems to top even bereavement and divorce: Anxiety about finances raises stress hormones the most. >

Combat Veterans with TBIs Turn to Psychedelic Drug for Relief

A plant-based psychedelic, ibogaine, shows promise as a way to relieve symptoms of PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. >

A Hot New Approach to Treating Depression

When a group of people diagnosed with depression practiced Bikram or "hot" yoga, their depressive symptoms eased in just a few sessions. >

Don't Think About It

The idea behind psychotherapy is that it helps to think about what makes you anxious. Suppressing fearful thoughts may also offer relief. >

Moms Really Do Know Best

Who better to help women with postpartum depression than women who have been there? Peer therapy helps new moms see they are not alone. >

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