Colin Allen

Couch and Pill

Therapy holds its own against mental meds.

Happy Holidays!

Thanks from us to you.

Dressed for the Bell

School uniforms in public schools have fallen into disfavor due to opt-out policies and the difficulty of enforcement.

Not Missing the Train

A train strike averted, at least for now…

A Spoonful of Sugar

The placebo strikes again

Restless in D.C

The sniper in Washington D.C has given residents a new worry

How Couples Fare After Miscarriage

Losing a child puts a relationship to the test. A miscarriage can make or break a relationship.

Shy for Life

Our temperament remains unchanged throughout life

The Pain Gene

One gene is the difference between being stoic or a wimp. Pain isn't all in the mind; it's ingrained into the genetic code. Neuroscientists at the University of Michigan have found a gene that controls how your body reacts to pain.

A Parent's Guide to Explain the War

How to answer children's questions about war and violence.

Living Together: More Popular, Still Risky

Couples that live together before marriage may be less happy

Is Fido Too Fat?

One quarter of American pets are obese.

When Do Reading Disabilities Begin?

Reading troubles can develop suddenly in fourth and fifth grades

Welcome Home: Abducted teen coping well

What psychological toll has Elizabeth Smart suffered?

Work vs. Family

Men are more likely than women to say they'll quit their jobs if time with their family is jeopardized.

Pregnant Moms: Choosing the Right Antidepressant

Some meds are not linked to birth defects. Pregnant moms who are worried about the effects of taking antidepressants can breathe a little easier. Women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil and Lexa-Pro, are no more likely to have babies with birth defects.

Adolescents Struggle with Disaster

A real-life study of teens coping with tragedy.

Past Perfect: Why Bad Memories Fade

How memory is biased towards positive emotional memories, except for those with mild depression.

Do Sad Moms Make Angry Kids?

Depression after childbirth may increase childhood violence.

A Treatment for PTSD?

If taken promptly, a common anti-anxiety drug may help.