Ukrainians Face Lasting Psychological Wounds from Russian Invasion
A psychiatrist who specializes in PTSD and stress describes the trauma that war survivors and refugees commonly experience
A psychiatrist who specializes in PTSD and stress describes the trauma that war survivors and refugees commonly experience
The nation’s largest association of psychologists said its members should do more to treat the dangerous health effects of rising temperatures
The psychological effects of climate change are a growing concern among mental health experts
We should work to protect others from falling into long-term social withdrawal
The new normal this winter is longer drives for kids’ tests, multiday waits for results, drug-store restock alerts and social media tips
The one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is raising concerns about falsehoods that increase the risk of repeat events
A focus on the present, dubbed “mindfulness,” can make you happier and healthier. Training to deepen your immersion in the moment works by improving attention
It may not be what you think
Research suggests virtual sessions can be as effective as in-person meetings
Deaths of parents and other terrible experiences have hurt hundreds of thousands, so new initiatives are trying to help families in pain
The COVID pandemic made a long-standing problem even more urgent
A pushback has arisen to seasonal clock changes that affect mood, sleep and general well-being
Our physical safety perimeters have widened, a study suggests
There are three legal pathways to deregulating the drug under the Controlled Substances Act
Frances Haugen confirmed the negative effects caused by attempts to maximize engagement
Symptoms subsided for one woman after a carefully targeted neural circuit was stimulated
Telehealth and community-based strategies combine to extend the reach of professional services
An anesthetic, a steroid and a psychedelic are new treatments for a devastating psychiatric disorder
COVID has jostled people’s emotional equilibrium. Therapy apps, telehealth, lay counselors and psilocybin are poised to change the foundations of caregiving
Patterns of word usage in online posts may point to individuals at high risk
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