November 8, 2015 Raising happy kids: Why empathy and forgiveness matter most Most parents would agree that raising happy children is often easier said than done. Are you disciplining them enough? Teaching them the right skills? Katie Hurley, a child psychotherapist and author of "The Happy Kid Handbook” shares her tips on how to help kids stay happy in a stressful world
November 6, 2015 Startup founder brings meditation to busy professionals The word “meditation” used to bring visions of Buddhist monks to mind, but these days it’s a buzzword with celebrities, politicians and professional athletes.
October 28, 2015 Is your diet making you depressed? Which foods to grab for a better mood The role of eating is so vast in the modern lifestyle that the decision of what to eat is more complex than simply satisfying hunger.
October 28, 2015 Can floating in a tank of water help your mind and body? The Claim: The practice of regularly floating in a special tank full of warm water and Epsom salts can profoundly relax a person and lead to a variety of mind and body benefits, according to centers that charge for sessions in the tanks.
October 28, 2015 A road to mental health through the kitchen Many cooks know what a sanctuary the kitchen can be.
October 28, 2015 Meditation may help with anxiety, depression and pain Mindfulness meditation may be useful in battles against anxiety, depression and pain, according to a fresh look at past research.
October 28, 2015 Suicide risk tied to women's social connectedness Being connected to friends, family and social groups may offer some protection against suicide, suggests a new U.S. study.
October 28, 2015 Is your life busy or full? Revisiting being ‘busy’ With the holidays here, I realize overplayed Christmas songs are competing with another chorus – the incessant, “I’m so busy,” jingle.
October 28, 2015 Walk this way: How acting happy can make it so Happy people walk differently from people who are unhappy, and scientists are finding that taking a certain stride may give your mood a boost.
October 28, 2015 Many kids with mental health issues see only pediatricians One in three children who were diagnosed and treated for mental health conditions on an outpatient basis saw their primary-care doctors for this care, a new study reports.