What is psychotherapy really about anyway? Everyone can agree about the value of physical therapy or dental therapy, but what about therapy for the mind, the psyche, the soul? What about the old talk therapy ...

A top British psychologist is attempting to explain the biological basis for superstitions. Professor Bruce Hood of Bristol University, UK, says these so-called irrational beliefs are perfectly natural and entirely understandable. Although some would insist that ...

Depression is the most common mental disorder diagnosed. Two treatments are usually recommended for most people who are experiencing depression: psychotherapy and medication. Medication helps some of the symptoms of depression, while psychotherapy helps ...

STAR*D is one of the largest, independent and most robust studies ever undertaken by the National Institute of Mental Health to examine the effectiveness of a variety of medications in the treatment of depression. ...

The holiday season is just about over. The presents are unwrapped. The relatives have left. The leftovers are almost gone. Some things went well. Some didn’t. There were moments of pleasure and joy and moments ...