Does it matter if you treat your kids differently? Having favorites, or having kids who think you’re showing favoritism, is associated with substance abuse later in life.
Time Alone to Think: A Painful Activity?
Do you enjoy time alone with your thoughts? Research found some people want distraction so much that they’ll self-administer an electric shock to avoid thinking.
The Needs of Immigrant Children Crossing the Border
Immigrant kids crossing the U.S. border don’t just need food, shelter, and school. Fleeing from violence means the children also need psychological support.
Grief: How Much is Too Much? Understanding Bereavement
Depression after bereavement can become overwhelming. It is normal to feel loss after a loved one’s death, but how much grief is too much?
Suffering From Recurring Nightmares? Practice Happy Dreams Instead
Returning nightmares can make you miserable. Stopping the scary dreams could be as simple as changing your medication, or using a visualization technique.
Does Spirituality Guard Against Depression?
Does faith, or spirituality prevent depression in the believer? Or is faith simply a diversion and distraction from problems commonly found in life?
Compartmentalization Can Help Soldiers Avoid PTSD
Soldiers and other military members are often exposed to traumatic events. What can we do to reduce the chances of armed forces personnel developing PTSD?
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Substance Use: Which Comes First?
Research has shown a link between psychosis and substance abuse, but which came first? New research ties drug use to later development of mental illness.
Anxiety May Lead to Suicide, New Studies Find
A new study shows that anxiety is more likely to lead to suicide than depression; could this help reduce deaths due to self-harm?
Mental Illness Stigma Remains Despite Education – Even in Families
Those with mental illness and substance addictions may face prejudice – even in their own family, and after education about their condition.