October 25, 2015 Study links 'Fifty Shades of Grey' readers to unhealthy behaviors Young women who read the popular “Fifty Shades of Grey” series are more likely to be practicing unsafe behaviors than those who have steered clear of the erotic novels, a new study found.
October 24, 2015 Does stress make us forgetful? Stress can be memory’s best friend. But when you forget where you put the car keys, stress can also make you feel stupid.
October 24, 2015 6 ways stress is ruining your workout Stress and six-pack abs just don't go together.
October 24, 2015 Care for depression, anxiety helps war-exposed children long-term Treating depression and anxiety in youngsters affected by war may have lasting benefits for their mental health and ability to function in society, new findings suggest.
October 24, 2015 High school athletes need more help with mental health issues While concussions and physical injuries in high school sports are commanding more attention, young athletes still aren't getting enough help with mental health issues such as depression, bullying, substance abuse, and eating disorders, experts say.
October 24, 2015 How to give the most motivating pep talk I recently told a friend I needed a pep talk. “What kind?” he asked.
October 24, 2015 Music therapy may bring troubled families together For families with emotional neglect issues, music therapy can improve parent-child communication and stress levels, according to a study from Denmark.
October 24, 2015 Bullying has lingering effects on children's mental health Being bullied at school leaves a lasting mark on young victims' bodies and minds years after the bullying ends, a new study shows
October 24, 2015 Teens and anxiety: What can we do? More than 25 percent of college students have been diagnosed or treated by a professional for a mental health condition within the past year – including more than 11 percent for anxiety and more than 10 percent for depression, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
October 24, 2015 Economic downturn linked to uptick in suicide rates among adults Suicide rates among middle-aged Americans have climbed by nearly 40 percent since 1999, and a study published Friday in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine links that uptick to the economic downturn of 2007 to 2009.