Make your life ’10 percent happier’ with meditation Some people may roll their eyes when they hear the word ‘meditation’ – but ABC News anchor Dan Harris is aiming to convert skeptics with his new book, “10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story.”
Barring 'suicide hotspots' cuts number who take their own life Installing barriers, safety nets and other restrictions at notorious suicide hotspots like bridges, cliffs and railways could cut the number of suicides at these sites by more than 90 percent, according to research published on Wednesday.
New app helps teens calm anxiety Anxiety disorders affect one in eight teens. There are medications and therapies that can help alleviate symptoms, and now there’s even an app that can help
Researchers develop animal model to study postpartum depression, treatments Anywhere from 8 to 19 percent of women report having frequent postpartum depressive symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Wirelessly powered brain implant could treat depression A wirelessly powered implant the size of a grain of rice can electrically stimulate the brains of mice as the rodents do what they please. The new gadget could help scientists better understand and treat mental health disorders such as depression, according to a new study.
Study discovers a simple but powerful way to reduce suicide Talk therapy is a simple but powerful way to stop people at high risk of suicide from harming themselves, according to new research.
Talking to a shrink may not work as well as you think No one is denying that talking things out with a therapist can be helpful for those with depression.
Walking or biking to work may make you happier Walking to work is not only good for your body; it may also benefit your psychological health, a new study from England suggests.
Suicide risk factors for US Army soldiers identified A new study identifies distinct profiles for U.S. army officers and enlisted soldiers at highest risk of attempting suicide.
Across much of US, a serious shortage of psychiatrists It is an irony that troubles health care providers and policymakers nationwide: Even as public awareness of mental illness increases, a shortage of psychiatrists worsens.
