A study published in the December issue of Psychological Science finds divorce leaves a lasting effect on our satisfaction levels. A person’s happiness level drops …

About the Winter Blues (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Winter depression (or winter blues) is a common affliction for those who live in our northern climate. Its …

To Survive Stress, Keep It Brief

Small amounts of stress keep us motivated, encouraged, and going. It’s like a natural energy balancing that goes on …

New study shows successful aging a question of ‘mind over matter’

A new study released at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s (ACNP) Annual Meeting suggests …

Pregnant Women Warned By FDA to Avoid Paxil

Boy, the FDA is sure confusing us these days.

One day they recommend against approval of a …

Psychiatry Ponders Whether Extreme Bias Can Be an Illness

I’m not sure how I feel about this. For people who are confronted with these issues …

Depressed Hamsters Shed Light on Seasonal Disorder

As the days grow shorter and cold, and darkness settles in, some begin to feel a little blue …

Marital Squabbles Can Harm Your Health

A word of caution for couples who routinely communicate through a sharp word and a slammed door: A bad …

Therapies: A Dose of Dolphins for Moderate Depression New York Times

Researchers working in Honduras have taken an unusual approach to treating mild to moderate …

According to the AP, a federal advisory panel determined Friday (12/2/05) that the first skin patch to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children is …

Because of a member’s unprofessional behavior and activities, the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO) recently took the unprecedented action of terminating that person’s …

At trial, noted cardiologist criticizes Merck’s behavior

If a pharmaceutical company could allegedly be engaged in these kinds of behaviors for one drug, imagine the …