The Lasting Effects of Bullying
New research finds being bullied can have a long-term negative effect on teenagers.
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Holding a Marriage Together After Time in the Psych Ward
In his new memoir, writer Mark Lukach chronicles a marriage interrupted by bouts of psychosis—and strengthened through the ensuing compromises it forced him and his wife to make.
To Treat ADHD, Parents Turn From Drugs to Diet
Parents concerned about the potential lifelong dependency of some ADHD drugs tinker with their kids diets to solve behavioral problems.
The Loss of the Affordable Care Act May Be Catastrophic for Mental Health
As Republicans move to gut Obamacare, patients seeking mental-health care — coverage that’s already spartan — find themselves with even fewer options…
Creating in an Age of Anxiety, Depression, and Dread
Anxiety can lead to better art, but do the two have to be so mutually intertwined?
Social Security: Suicide Prevention Tool
New research finds the percentage of Americans who take their own lives drops significantly at age 62 — the year…
Could Probiotics Replace Prozac?
Depression is a complex disease, but new research on mice is promising. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Reymark Franke/Unsplash)…
A Counterintuitive Route to Happiness
Reminders that time is slipping away can be a catalyst to more fully embracing the present. By Tom…
Can Ballet Hurt Your Psyche?
New research suggests it may encourage youngsters to suppress negative emotions. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images)…
Thanks for Reading This—Now Log Off of Facebook
New research finds a link between use of the social network and lower levels of well-being. By Tom…