How do mental health apps compare to in-person therapy? A social worker and expert on technology and human services explains. By Dr. Lauri GoldkindAssociate Professor of Social WorkFordham University Introduction It might be surprising to think about browsing…
Positive psychology focuses on science-based ideas about how to increase your happiness and live a satisfying life. By Dr. Kai Zhuang ShumAssistant Professor of School PsychologyUniversity of Tennessee Introduction Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the…
Five reasons “live each day like it’s your last” is the worst advice ever. By Dr. Roman KrznaricPublic Philosopher and Former Political Scientist Introduction Ever been to a Death Cafe? They’ve been…
Anxious people tend to perceive their world in a more threatening way. By Dr. Adam HeenanPhD Candidate in Clinical PsychologyQueen’s University, Ontario Introduction Anxious people tend to perceive their world in a more…
laughter comes with many benefits for physical and mental health. By Dr. Janet M. GibsonProfessor of Cognitive PsychologyGrinnell College Introduction Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture…
Working out buffs up the body — and perhaps the mind, too. By Bob HolmesScience Writer Introduction Mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety aren’t easy to treat. Medications…
Being healthy is more than just surviving. By Lindsey Reid Introduction While it seems that most people today would agree that taking care of one’s mental health is important, it…
The brain can do a lot, but it is vulnerable, especially to traumatic events. Introduction Celebrities and public figures have recently been more open about mental health conditions they deal with.…
Tailoring the treatment to individual brains may improve results. By Dr. Phil JaeklNeuroscientist and Science Writer Introduction In the mid-1970s, a British researcher named Anthony Barker wanted to measure the…
Millions of young people in the US are suffering, and navigating the mental health care system can be disheartening. By Dr. Steven BerkowitzProfessor of PsychiatryUniversity of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus Introduction The hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old…
