The Gut-Brain Axis: How Our Digestive System Affects Our Mental State
New research on microbes adds evidence to the theory that what's in our guts affects our brains. Read more ›
Feeling Down? These Questions Can Help Determine If Work Is to Blame
Feeling down? Is it your job or something else? A new diagnostic tool can help assess whether depression is work-related. Read more ›
People with Depression Are Twice as Likely to Use Cannabis
Cannabis use is twice as common among people with depression, a new study shows. And many who use the drug don't factor in the risks. Read more ›
Parents of Children with Cancer are Suffering — Talking About It May Help
A new study found that parents of children with cancer struggle psychologically when they lack a social network to talk about their experiences Read more ›
A Teenager’s Suicide, Alone in a Jail Cell
An investigation looks at the suicide of a teenager in solitary confinement in a jail cell. Read more ›
Is There A Benefit to Giving Up Alcohol If You’re a Casual Drinker?
A new study showed that women who were moderate drinkers showed improvements in mental health when they went sober. Read more ›
The Truth Behind Burnout
Is burnout just a modern-day term for depression? New research shows a strong correlation between the workplace syndrome, depression, and anxiety. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: The Children of Superstorm Sandy
The effect of a pregnant mother’s depression on her infant can be made significantly worse by the stress of a natural disaster. Read more ›
Averting Recidivism: What Type of Therapy Works?
A new book surveys research and statistics on the effectiveness of therapeutic treatment for those in prison and post-prison. Read more ›