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…
A psychiatrist explains the many ways anxiety can hinder, color or compel creativity. By Dr. Arash JavanbakhtAssociate Professor of PsychiatryWayne State University Introduction In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect about one-third…
Most people can draw from tens of thousands of words in their memory within milliseconds. By Dr. Nichol CastroAssistant Professor of Communicative Disorders and SciencesUniversity at Buffalo Introduction The days…
Deep brain stimulation can help some people with treatment-resistant depression feel better. By Dr. Christopher RozellProfessor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringGeorgia Institute of Technology By Dr. Sankaraleengam AlagapanResearch Scientist in…
