March 23, 2016 Elevated oxytocin levels during pregnancy may signal postpartum depression Researchers have identified a link between higher levels of the “love” hormone oxytocin in the third trimester and pregnancy and a greater severity of postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms in women previously diagnosed with the mental condition.
March 23, 2016 4-legged healers soothe hospital's stressed-out docs, nurses CHICAGO (AP) — Patients who delay getting treatment and insurers who balk at paying for it are among job stresses that Chicago nurse Ben Gerling faces on a semi-regular basis.
March 22, 2016 High anxiety risk in adolescence linked to single gene Anxiety disorders often emerge in adolescence, when the brain goes through massive changes and new genes are expressed.
March 8, 2016 People with anxiety may be hard-wired to see world differently People with anxiety may not be able to distinguish between neutral and threatening stimuli as well as individuals without this mental health condition, a small study suggests.
March 1, 2016 5 ways to be mentally strong As a psychotherapist I’ve always had an interest in mental strength, but my interest in the subject became personal when I experienced a series of losses.
February 22, 2016 10 ways to deal with stress without overeating When you’re stressed out, diving into a bag of chips or eating a sleeve of cookies might seem like the fastest way to feel better, and for good reason.
February 15, 2016 Why looks count in elections Those who watched the New Hampshire Republican debate surely made a mental note of aspects of the candidates’ appearances as they staked out their turf: Ted Cruz’s jutting chin, Ben Carson’s avuncular temples, Donald Trump’s blond, blond hair, Marco Rubio’s full cheeks and boyish manner.
February 10, 2016 App offers therapy at your fingertips Therapy can be a useful tool for people who are dealing with stress and anxiety, but scheduling conflicts and the stigma attached to it may prevent many from seeking much-needed help. Simply having someone to talk to about the troubles you face without judgment can help bring comfort to your life. For those who choose forego therapy, there’s an app that helps users find solace in other ways.
January 19, 2016 Brain training for anxiety, depression and other mental conditions A new treatment for psychiatric disorders like depression and anxiety uses real-time scans to show patients how their brains go awry—and how to fix the dysfunction.
January 7, 2016 Wage gap may increase women's risk of depression, anxiety The U.S. wage gap could be making women ill, says a new study showing women with lower incomes than their male counterparts are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.