CONDITIONS / ANXIETY

Cannabis’ Medical Benefits - Up in Smoke?

Despite enthusiasm for the promise of medical marijuana, scientific support for its effectiveness exists for only a few conditions. >

Feeling Anxious or Down? Consider a Social Media Detox

Taking a break from social media sites helped young adults overcome feelings of depression and anxiety. There's one potential downside. >

What Golden Retrievers Can Teach Us about Human Behavior

University of Cambridge researchers analyzed golden retrievers' genes and found clear connections to canine -- and human -- behaviors. >

Text Therapy

Text-based therapy for depression can work as well as video-based sessions. It's easier to schedule and offers patients a written record. >

The Uplifting Power of Self-Affirmations

Taking time to affirm what matters to you can derail anxiety and negative thoughts. It also gives well-being a long-lasting boost. >

Parents Who Keep Their Kids Up at Night

Screen time isn't the only thing disturbing teens' sleep. Parental conflict and mental health struggles keep them up, too. What can help. >

Robots Calm Anxious New Readers

For new readers, reading aloud in class can be so stressful that it gets in the way of practice. The guidance of a trained robot can help. >

When Back-to-School Jitters Turn into School Avoidance

Wanting to avoid school because of anxiety is common, but letting kids stay home won't ease their worries. Help them address their fears. >

Follow the Leader -- Or Not

Do you see the world of work as a competitive game or a cooperative endeavor? Your view is likely to affect how you view an aggressive boss. >

Take Five to Refocus

Short of attention? Stress and anxiety, as well as texts and emails, make it hard to stay on task. Here are five ways to improve your focus. >

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