6 phrases to help your child’s emotional development
Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school,...
Stanford study finds the most effective path to alcohol abstinence
In a new study, researchers found that Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the worldwide fellowship of sobriety seekers, is the most effective path to alcohol abstinence.
After...
Scientists find a main cause of mood swings in bipolar disorder
People with bipolar disorder experience dramatic shifts in mood, oscillating between often debilitating periods of mania and depression.
While a third of people with bipolar...
This depression drug may help fight prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found that an antidepressant in use for decades, repurposed to fight prostate cancer, shows promise in helping patients whose...
Quarantine may have long-lasting impacts on mental health
In a new study, researchers found that quarantine produces negative psychological effects including post-traumatic stress symptoms, confusion, and anger.
They find that these psychological impacts...
Domestic abuse may do long-term damage to women’s health
Women who experience domestic abuse may be more likely to develop heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
The British study, published...
This therapy could benefit people with depression, chronic pain
A recent study from UMass Medical School found that patients with chronic pain and depression who learn mindfulness techniques could reduce their pain drug...
This common mental health drug may change the brain negatively
In a new study, researchers found that a commonly used anti-psychotic medication was linked to adverse changes in brain structure.
This study is the first...
Drinking too little or too much water could harm your cognitive functions
A recent study from Penn State University shows that drinking too little or too much water could harm cognitive functions.
Not getting enough water is...
Scientists discover second type of schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers are the first to discover two distinct subtypes of schizophrenia after analyzing the brain scans of over 300 patients.
The...