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Cannabis and Mood Disorders: Use at Your Own Risk

Research on the use of cannabis by persons with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder clearly demonstrates that those with mood disorders should avoid using it.

Research on the use of cannabis by persons with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder clearly demonstrates that those with mood disorders should avoid using it.

Genuine Self-Esteem Is Not Positive in Tone

The opposite of a negative self-concept is not positive; it’s neutral. Stop all that cheerleading.

The opposite of a negative self-concept is not positive; it’s neutral. Stop all that cheerleading.

Myth vs Fact: The Truth About Taking Antidepressants

Common misconceptions include the belief that you can never stop taking them or that they will change your personality. The drugs can bolster resilience during times of stress.

Common misconceptions include the belief that you can never stop taking them or that they will change your personality. The drugs can bolster resilience during times of stress.

Are You a High-Functioning Person With Hidden Struggles?

Don't let mental health challenges make you doubt your mental strength.

Don't let mental health challenges make you doubt your mental strength.

A Life Hijacked by Fatigue

Imagine waking up exhausted, every movement feeling like wading through cement. Now imagine that never changing. This is the unseen toll of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Imagine waking up exhausted, every movement feeling like wading through cement. Now imagine that never changing. This is the unseen toll of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Dangers of Digital Media on Society and the Human Brain

Today, fraud and fakery pop up as memes, propaganda bots, and fake news in a mixed-up soup on our social media sites. Excessive exposure can be harmful to our health.

Today, fraud and fakery pop up as memes, propaganda bots, and fake news in a mixed-up soup on our social media sites. Excessive exposure can be harmful to our health.

Beyond Trial and Error: How Genes Guide Depression Treatment

Genetic testing is transforming depression treatment by tailoring antidepressants to your DNA for better results and fewer side effects.

Genetic testing is transforming depression treatment by tailoring antidepressants to your DNA for better results and fewer side effects.

How to Be Kind to Yourself

It can feel really challenging to be kind to ourselves. Here is how the latest neuroscience and therapy techniques can help.

It can feel really challenging to be kind to ourselves. Here is how the latest neuroscience and therapy techniques can help.

3 Thinking Swaps Every Anxious Person Should Consider

Stop anxiety from hijacking your thoughts with these effective mental strategies.

Stop anxiety from hijacking your thoughts with these effective mental strategies.

The State of Women's Mental Health

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate progress and reflect. But in an era of endless to-do lists and impossible expectations, how is our mental health holding up?

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate progress and reflect. But in an era of endless to-do lists and impossible expectations, how is our mental health holding up?

Challenging the "Good College" Myth

Could a "good college" actually harm your child’s well-being? Discover the hidden toll of elite admissions pressure.

Could a "good college" actually harm your child’s well-being? Discover the hidden toll of elite admissions pressure.

Skill-Based Apps for Developing Emotional Awareness

Alexithymia is a trait in children and adults that makes it hard to understand the textures of emotions. Apps can help reduce its effects.

Alexithymia is a trait in children and adults that makes it hard to understand the textures of emotions. Apps can help reduce its effects.

How to Cut the Risk of Depression in Half

Going to a museum, taking in a show, or engaging in other cultural activities may help protect against depression, especially when done on a regular basis.

Going to a museum, taking in a show, or engaging in other cultural activities may help protect against depression, especially when done on a regular basis.

‘Tap’ Your Way to Calm in 5 Minutes With 5 Steps

Research shows the "tapping" technique can reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD in real time and in as little as five minutes.

Research shows the "tapping" technique can reduce anxiety, depression, and PTSD in real time and in as little as five minutes.

Reducing Loneliness on College Campuses

Despite the well-intended efforts of colleges and universities across the US, nearly two-thirds of students are reporting feeling lonely. What's really going on?

Despite the well-intended efforts of colleges and universities across the US, nearly two-thirds of students are reporting feeling lonely. What's really going on?

The Gut-Brain-Spine Connection

Recent research reveals how spinal health may influence the gut-brain connection, offering new perspectives on managing depression and stress through chiropractic care.

Recent research reveals how spinal health may influence the gut-brain connection, offering new perspectives on managing depression and stress through chiropractic care.

Optimism About Psychedelics and Psychiatry

Psychedelics have been recreational substances for decades. Now, they're entering the mainstream of psychiatric treatment.

Psychedelics have been recreational substances for decades. Now, they're entering the mainstream of psychiatric treatment.

The Wild West of Ketamine

Ketamine advertisements are popping up all around us. With few regulations in place, might we be witnessing another opioid epidemic?

Ketamine advertisements are popping up all around us. With few regulations in place, might we be witnessing another opioid epidemic?

Is My Child Unhappy or Depressed?

Children often present as moody and unhappy. Parents can learn to support them through hard times.

Children often present as moody and unhappy. Parents can learn to support them through hard times.

5 Ways to Beat Post-Viral Blues

Feeling down after a viral infection can be caused by the immune molecules that helped you recover.

Feeling down after a viral infection can be caused by the immune molecules that helped you recover.

How to Protect Your Child From Social Media Negativity

You can't stop negative and mean people from saying hurtful things to your child on social media. But you can use simple, proven techniques using self-talk replacement strategies to guard their hearts.

You can't stop negative and mean people from saying hurtful things to your child on social media. But you can use simple, proven techniques using self-talk replacement strategies to guard their hearts.

What Childhood Has to Do With Your Adult Relationships

There is a good reason that psychologists ask about your childhood, and it's not about blaming your parents. Its about changing how you feel and react in close relationships.

There is a good reason that psychologists ask about your childhood, and it's not about blaming your parents. Its about changing how you feel and react in close relationships.

Anxiety and Depression in an Unstable World

How does uncertainty affect mental health? Political and economic instability fuel anxiety, depression, and cognitive strain. Learn how—and why—it’s reshaping our brains.

How does uncertainty affect mental health? Political and economic instability fuel anxiety, depression, and cognitive strain. Learn how—and why—it’s reshaping our brains.

How to Say "I Think You Should Talk to a Therapist"

It takes three steps, and you’ll leave the conversation feeling more connected than when you started.

It takes three steps, and you’ll leave the conversation feeling more connected than when you started.

Bipolar Meds Not Working? Get Your Thyroid Checked!

The thyroid gland is the body's master energy regulator. Which bodily organ uses the most energy? Your brain! So it makes sense that thyroid problems can equal mood problems.

The thyroid gland is the body's master energy regulator. Which bodily organ uses the most energy? Your brain! So it makes sense that thyroid problems can equal mood problems.

Why Are People Drawn to Extremist Cults?

Why are so many people drawn to conspiracy theories and extremist cults? The answer may surprise you.

Why are so many people drawn to conspiracy theories and extremist cults? The answer may surprise you.

Antidepressants May Worsen Dementia, Study Shows

New study shows dementia patients who are on antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), over time may experience faster cognitive decline.

New study shows dementia patients who are on antidepressants, especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), over time may experience faster cognitive decline.

"The Midnight Library": Pondering the Roads Not Taken

Revisiting past choices and wondering "what if?" lies at the heart of the novel "The Midnight Library."

Revisiting past choices and wondering "what if?" lies at the heart of the novel "The Midnight Library."

Lost Your Optimism?

You don’t have to fake optimism—try these five realistic ways to shift your perspective.

You don’t have to fake optimism—try these five realistic ways to shift your perspective.

Life's Challenges: Choosing Growth Over Despair

Struggling with feeling like life just sucks? You're not alone. Discover how your mindset shapes your reality and learn to choose growth, even in the toughest times.

Struggling with feeling like life just sucks? You're not alone. Discover how your mindset shapes your reality and learn to choose growth, even in the toughest times.