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RSS FeedHow you cope with stress before it happens may affect recovery, study suggests
February 23, 2015, Fox NewsSome strategies, like daydreaming about the problem fixing itself, might make you feel worse.
When kids think parents play favorites, it can spell trouble
February 23, 2015, NPRMost parents have a favorite child, psychologists say, even if they try to be fair.
Mental health deaths in detention 'avoidable'
February 22, 2015, BBC NewsThe deaths of hundreds of people with mental health conditions who were held in detention could have been avoided, an inquiry in England and Wales found.
Why eating late at night may be bad for your brain
February 21, 2015, TodayExperts studying the body’s internal clock have discovered eating at the “wrong time” of the day, may disrupt learning and memory.
YouTube depictions of drunkenness are light on consequences
February 20, 2015, The Washington PostResearchers are looking at social media videos as an opportunity to teach about the dangers of alcohol.
How mindfulness can jumpstart our exercise routines
February 18, 2015, The New York TimesStudy shows that paying more attention to the experience of exercise itself, even the most reluctant of exercisers might begin to find pleasure in movement.
Depression isn't always what you think
February 17, 2015, ForbesSometimes depression is subtler and harder to identify since it can make itself known in subtle ways.
What can be learned from the science of stress
February 17, 2015, Huffington PostResearchers show how stress can shape our lives.
Scientists weigh in on what can mend a broken heart
February 16, 2015, NPRResearch shows that reflecting on a recent break up can help speed up the healing process.
Kids who consume energy drinks show hyperactive symptoms
February 16, 2015, The Washington PostAs daily consumption of sweetened beverages increases, so does the risk for inattentive and hyperactive behavior among middle school students.
The truth about romantic love
February 13, 2015, The Wall Street JournalThere is a difference between love in popular culture and the more sober picture of romantic love in high art.
Vets fear insanity defense will grow PTSD stigma
February 9, 2015, NBC NewsAmong hundreds of thousands of veterans living with PTSD, some openly worry that the insanity defense will reignite PTSD's social stigma.
Preemies may be more likely to develop psychiatric disorders, study suggests
February 9, 2015, Fox NewsPreemies may be at a lower risk of developing drug and alcohol problems as adults, but they may be more likely to have psychiatric disorders, suggests a study.
Healthy strategies to thrive at work
February 6, 2015, U.S. News & World ReportBurnout is a process of chronic disengagement that usually starts at work and can impact lots of areas of your life.
College freshmen's mental health hits new low
February 6, 2015, CBS NewsUCLA survey of schools across the country showed nearly one in 10 students frequently felt depressed.
Being with people like you offers comfort against death's chill
February 6, 2015, NPRWhen people contemplate their own mortality, they are naturally drawn to a more homogeneous community.
Study says meditation could protect the brain from signs of aging
February 6, 2015, Huffington PostThe brains of longtime meditators were less affected by aging than the brains of those who don't meditate.
How extreme fear shapes what we remember
February 5, 2015, BBC NewsResearch examines whether or not traumatic memories could be manipulated or removed.
Brian Williams not alone in having false memories
February 5, 2015, USA TODAYA person's memory is highly susceptible to suggestions or insinuations from conversations with other people or from watching, reading or listening to news stories.
Can Facebook cause depression?
February 4, 2015, NPRResearchers found that those who engage in "surveillance usage," comparing the lives of others to their own, often experience feelings of envy and depression.
How the brains of “SuperAgers” are different
February 4, 2015, ABC NewsThe brains of a select group of elderly people look very different from many of their peers, according to a recently published study.
Maternal depression often starts before giving birth
February 2, 2015, The New York TimesA new study documents the unexpected links in the timing and severity of symptoms of maternal depression.
Military life is stressful, and efforts to help often fall short
February 2, 2015, The Washington PostAnxiety, depression and other mental health problems afflict service personnel and their families.
Music improves health
February 2, 2015, Huffington PostNeuroscientists have discovered that listening to music heightens positive emotion through the reward centers of our brain, stimulating hits of dopamine.
Transgender children aren’t confused about their gender identity
February 2, 2015, Fox NewsAn ongoing longitudinal study of transgender children and their siblings has revealed that these youths have a strong understanding of their gender identity.
The return of anti-semitism
January 30, 2015, The Wall Street JournalViolence and hatred against Jews is on the rise, especially in the Middle East and among Muslims in Europe.
The psychology of why sports fans see their teams as extensions of themselves
January 30, 2015, The Washington PostResearch shows in all kinds of unconscious ways, a sports fan mirrors the feelings, actions and even hormones of the players.
Binge-watching TV helps some people beat the blues
January 29, 2015, TodayFor all the warnings about extreme couch potato behavior, it also may be a way for some people who feel depressed or lonely to beat the blues.
Brain inflammation linked to clinical depression
January 29, 2015, Fox NewsResearchers show that brain inflammation is linked to depressive symptoms such as low mood, loss of appetite and inability to sleep.
Panic attack myths
January 29, 2015, Huffington PostPsychologist highlights several common misconceptions people believe about panic.
Early Alzheimer’s in parent exacts heavy toll on young adult children
January 28, 2015, The Washington PostSome twentysomethings may find themselves thrown into the unfamiliar role of their parent’s caregiver.
Why teens are impulsive, addiction-prone and should protect their brains
January 28, 2015, NPRResearch into how the human brain develops shows that a teenager's frontal lobe isn't fully insulated, so signals move slowly.
Institutional neglect changes kids’ brain structure
January 27, 2015, Fox NewsResearch shows the brain's wiring is profoundly changed by neglect.
Sex traffickers among federal authorities' most wanted
January 27, 2015, USA TODAYThe Obama administration has trained more police to identify trafficking victims and has pushed for more counseling, legal services and other help.
Autism genes randomly mutated
January 26, 2015, TodayA new genetic study shows even siblings with autism often have very different DNA mutations from one another.
Learning from animal friendships
January 26, 2015, The New York TimesStudying cross-species relationships can give insight into the factors that go into normal relationships.
Searching for sex
January 24, 2015, The New York TimesOne of the many reasons sex is puzzling is that we lack reliable data.
The psychological power of princess movies
January 23, 2015, CNNPsychologists say the success of "Frozen" involves universal themes about family and being good.
Lose weight using just your mind
January 23, 2015, TimeResearcher says people may be able to control their hunger pangs (to an extent) if they try to remember the last food they’ve eaten.
Happiness can be learned
January 23, 2015, The Huffington PostResearchers suggest that happiness is a skill that can be cultivated.
New study reveals healing power of voices
January 22, 2015, CBS NewsWhen comatose patients hear familiar voices, brain scan shows significant activity.
For career success, pick a conscientious spouse
January 22, 2015, Fox NewsResearch suggests that a spouse's personality has a significant impact on the success and work satisfaction of the other spouse.
How the brain stores trivial memories, just in case
January 21, 2015, The New York TimesStudy shows that memory is an adaptive process, continually updating itself according to what knowledge may be important in the future.
Parents may be able to lower kids' autism risk
January 21, 2015, TimeWith the help of videos and trained therapists, parents of at-risk kids may eventually help their toddlers to avoid an autism diagnosis.
Couples who set health goals together have more success
January 20, 2015, Fox NewsCouples who work together to change their unhealthy habits appear to have more successful outcomes, a new study suggests.
Talking to kids about racism
January 19, 2015, CNNTeachers and parents don't always know how to talk to young children about bias and bullying.
Writing your way to happiness
January 19, 2015, The New York TimesSome researchers believe that by writing and then editing our own stories, we can change our perceptions of ourselves and identify obstacles that stand in the way of better health.
What really makes us more attractive
January 19, 2015, TodayThe trick to appearing more attractive to others may have as much to do with our facial expressions or body language as the cosmetics we wear.
Fighting for those who need it most
January 17, 2015, CNNThere are warriors for mental wellness in many fields, fighting for better treatment and working to defy stigma.
Poor sleep 'link to teen drink risk'
January 16, 2015, BBC NewsPoor sleep in teenage years could be an early warning sign for alcohol problems, illicit drug use and regretful sexual behavior.
How men and women experience depression differently
January 14, 2015, Fox NewsWomen experience depression at twice the rate of men, and the genders often experience depression in distinctly different ways.
Veterans say experimental PTSD treatment has changed their lives
January 13, 2015, The Washington PostSome of the latest tools to help vets recover from wounds both mental and physical include bionics, virtual reality and magnetic waves.
Computers judge personality better than friends
January 12, 2015, BBC NewsBy analyzing "likes" on Facebook, a computer model deduced a person's character on five key traits better than brothers, mothers and even some partners.
How optimism might be good for your heart
January 12, 2015, TimeNew research links a positive attitude with better cardiovascular health.
Mobile phone separation anxiety is real
January 12, 2015, USA TODAYStudy shows that the effects of being separated from one's phone turns out to be both psychological and physiological.
Naps may be good for a baby's learning
January 12, 2015, The New York TimesA new study suggests that sleeping after learning and memorizing aids infants in retaining new information.
Why you can't tickle yourself
January 9, 2015, BBC NewsIt’s almost impossible to get a laugh by self-tickling, and the reason why tells us surprising things about the brain and consciousness.
Music therapy may bring troubled families together
January 9, 2015, Fox NewsFor families with emotional neglect issues, music therapy can improve parent-child communication and stress levels, according to a study from Denmark.
To treat depression: Drugs or therapy?
January 8, 2015, The New York TimesRecent studies identify individual factors that might predict a better response to one type of treatment over another.
Yoga: A treatment for grief?
January 7, 2015, U.S. News & World ReportThe practice may help people heal from the inside and out when coping with loss.
Jealousy: One more way men and women are different
January 7, 2015, TimeHow one reacts to being cheated on in a relationship is heavily dependent on one's sex.
Music lessons spur emotional and behavioral growth in children
January 7, 2015, The Washington PostStudy shows music training not only helps children develop fine motor skills, but also aids emotional and behavioral maturation.
Smartphone screens impact kids' sleep
January 5, 2015, TodayA new study finds that even small-screen devices interrupt children’s sleep.
Major study of bereaved military families underway
January 5, 2015, Fox NewsWidowers, parents, siblings and children are sharing accounts of their grief as part of the largest study ever of America's military families as they go through bereavement.
Gut bacteria and anxiety
January 4, 2015, Huffington PostNew research shows evidence of a connection between gut bacteria and mental health.
Ebola lapses show lab safety protocols should factor in human error
January 2, 2015, Los Angeles TimesResearcher asks if current safety measures are effective, or if lapses are early warning signs of systemic problems.
The transgender life: What to know, say and understand
January 2, 2015, CNNThe recent suicide of a transgender teen in Ohio has sparked an intensely emotional reaction across social media.
Self-defeating thoughts can wreck your workout
January 2, 2015, TodayNegative self-talk can lower your morale and make it less likely you’ll continue working out.
Lack of sleep, parents’ anxiety may affect kids’ pain after surgery
January 2, 2015, Fox NewsChildren who didn’t sleep well before a scheduled surgery, or whose parents made a big deal of the pain the child would feel, had worse pain after surgery.