MIT researchers report they have discovered a molecular mechanism that governs the formation of fears stemming from traumatic events.
The work could lead to the first drug to treat the millions of adults who suffer each year ...
New research suggests extensive talking with friends about their problems may leave girls at an increased risk of developing anxiety or depression.
The research examined the effects of co-rumination –- excessively talking with friends about ...
Have you ever tried remembering a number of things at one time, only to inevitably forget one of them?
Well, if your like most people, you're not alone. A new study suggests the average person's short-term ...
A Dutch researcher has found that men, extroverts and individuals with positive expectations regarding alcohol use drink more than others.
The amount a young person drinks is largely determined by how much others in the ...
Researchers studying the effects of domestic violence on employment discover the mental scars persist long after the bruises have healed. The psychological distress appears to increase the chance of unemployment for adolescent mothers.
The finding comes ...
Is the chance of divorce a genetically inherited risk, or a by-product of the environment? A new study investigates why children of divorced parents are roughly twice as likely to see their relationships end in divorce as compared to ...
Although the concept seems to be common-sense, health plans seldom require primary care practitioners to screen for substance abuse and behavioral health problems. Front-line involvement by PCPs can improve detection, improve health and save ...
A new study suggests preteens who prefer to be active in the evening, rather than in the morning, may be at risk for behavioral problems in early adolescence.
Psychologists found that kids who prefer evenings are more ...
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