Living with Invisible Illness
We describe illness through our senses: you look unwell, you feel hot, your cough sounds bad. But what happens when the signs of your illness are invisible to the rest…
The Vicious Cycle of food and sleep
OPINION: More than a third of Americans don’t log enough hours in bed, provoking serious impacts on their health. Diet is an important and under-recognized reason. By Dr. Marie-Pierre St-OngeNutrition…
How Maternal mood Shapes the Developing Brain
Stress and anxiety during pregnancy can mean a higher risk of offspring developing ADHD, depression or other conditions. Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits mothers and babies. By…
Psychotherapy on the Couch
Studies show talk therapy works, but experts disagree about how it does so. Finding the answer could help professionals and patients. By Katherine EllisonProfessional journalist and author Introduction Say you’re feeling…
Why do teens Engage in self-harm? Clinical Psychologists Explain how to help teens Reduce their Emotional Distress
Many young people report a sense of temporary relief following episodes of self-harm. But there are clear ways to help teens replace injurious behaviors with healthy ones. By Kevin KuehnPhD Student in Clinical PsychologyUniversity of…
Searching for a Better Treatment for Eating Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy is proving to work well, but only for some patients. Scientists are seeking new innovations to help people grappling with the pervasive and often-hidden problems of anorexia,…
Can Playing Video games make you Smarter?
OPINION: Research highlights six key principles for better learning. By Dr. Richard E. MayerProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of California If you spend more than an hour a day playing video games,…
Mental Health Problems come with an Added ‘cost’ of Poorer Cognitive Function
While only about 20% of people would qualify for a formal diagnosis of a mental disorder, more than 60% express symptoms of those disorders – and those symptoms can lead to cognitive difficulties. By Dr. Amitai AbramovitchAssociate Professor of PsychologyTexas State University The big idea All types…
Teenagers Often know when Their Parents are Having Money Problems − and that Knowledge is Linked to Mental Health Challenges
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems. By Dr. Jamie HansonAssistant Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Pittsburgh When parents try to shield their kids from…
Dying to be in Nature
Whether religious or not, most of us hope that our death will be a fitting testament to the moral and spiritual beliefs that guide our lives. Reflecting widespread environmental concerns,…
