A few years ago, Britney Spears and her entourage swept through my boss's office. As she sashayed past, I blushed and stammered and leaned over my desk to shake her hand. She looked right ...

Do people who have bipolar disorder have a harder time with accurate memory? Are they more likely to confuse their memories with fantasy or daydreaming as though it actually occurred? Everyone does some version of ...

Some critics are charging that the U.S. government is not doing enough to help returning war veterans with their mental health concerns. For instance, the first time vets are screened for a mental health concern ...

Could your diet be causing you to feel irritable and upset with others? At least one research believes there's a direct link between our diet and our emotions. "It's called the 'Atkins attitude,' " says Judith ...

It is a sad fact of life that disparities in insurance coverage and stigma collaborate to keep access to mental health care lagging behind physical health care for everyone. Overall, only one third of Americans ...

Resilience may be an art, the ultimate art of living, but it has recently been subjected to the scrutiny of science. This much is known so far. At the heart of resilience is a belief ...

While many people face serious psychological problems or mental health issues, far more people just have simpler concerns that are of the more garden-variety type. A person may be a little lonely from time to ...

Over fifteen years of experience with reasonably safe drug treatments for depression has given the mental health world a new understanding of the disorder, a more accurate sense of its true course and a new ...

Here's an important rule for life: It's not all about you. To develop a thick skin you must first remember that you are not the center of the universe. Yes, sorry to say, you are ...

Sleep disturbances and depression are anything but strange bedfellows. Nearly all depressed individuals experience sleep problems. At least 80% complain of insomnia — difficulty falling or staying asleep. Indeed, early-morning awakening is a hallmark of ...

With every new act, Brian distanced himself from the past: His father, explosive and often unemployed, had pounded him with names like "moron" and "jerk." His life on the streets beyond the family's Bronx apartment ...

One of the most helpful elements in your recovery from a mental health issue is the quality of the relationship with the therapy professional and how consistent and trustworthy the connection remains between client and ...

Forgiveness can be a powerful catalyst for change, benefiting anyone who hopes to let go of the past. Experts at the Hoffman Institute believe they have a unique take on personal development. At the ...

If alcoholism seems like a lot to handle, imagine growing up with addicted parents. The alcoholic family is one of chaos, inconsistency, unclear roles, and illogical thinking. Arguments are pervasive, and violence or even incest ...

Exposure to interpersonal violence is taking a toll on adolescent America. A study has found that roughly 16 percent of boys and 19 percent of girls may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive ...