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Is Too Much Light Making Us Sick, Sad and Stressed?

Is too much light, not diet, to blame for the rise in obesity, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes?

Top Ten Tips for a Healthier Brain in 2018

By Georgia Ede MD on December 31, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Which dietary changes are really worth making when it comes to brain health? Simple, science-based advice that really works.

Online Programs Confront Suicide in Indigenous Communities

By Robert T Muller Ph.D. on December 28, 2017 in Talking About Trauma
Can technology alleviate the leading cause of death among indigenous peoples?

Cooling Brain Inflammation Naturally with Food

By Georgia Ede MD on December 27, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Which foods tilt your brain towards inflammation and away from healing?

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Technology Designed for Addiction

By David Dillard-Wright Ph.D. on January 04, 2018 in Boundless
Have trouble limiting social media exposure? Tech giants want it that way.

Crushing Debt Affects Student Mental Health

Students are struggling to cope with rising tuition costs and high debt loads.

Why the Same Old Thinking Gets You the Same Old Results

By Linda Esposito LCSW on January 03, 2018 in From Anxiety to Zen
Beginnings are filled with newfound energy, promise and dreams of a better future. But lofty goals often get in the way. A few mindset shifts can change all that.

Deep Brain Stimulation Without Surgery

A technique to selectively stimulate specific brain regions without the need for surgery has been developed recently. Such technology has tremendous therapeutic potential.

Is the US Becoming More Obese Because of Medication?

Excluding carbohydrate is disastrous for your serotonin levels.

Pets Rock

Research points to the physical and mental health benefits of owning and caring for a pet.

Five New Year Resolutions to Improve your Mental Health

By Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on January 01, 2018 in Talking About Men
Evidence suggests that certain self-initiated activities can be very beneficial for mental health. A new year resolution based on one of these activities may be a life-changer.

Self-Blame: How do you respond when things go wrong?

Why do you attribute self-blame to the occurrence of negative events? Doing so can come with benefits but also risks. Be careful!

4 Ways to Achieve Meaning and Purpose in Your Life

What really makes happiness last? Having meaning and purpose in your life. Find out the four factors that make up meaning and purpose.

What Is Your Risk for Clinical Depression after Disasters?

By Grant Hilary Brenner M.D. on December 30, 2017 in ExperiMentations
Due to the increasing prevalence of disasters, including natural disasters, technological accidents and terrorism, understanding risk and intervention is more important than ever.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Unipolar Mania

Unipolar mania (mania without depression) is currently diagnosed as bipolar I disorder. But scientific evidence suggests that it may be a subtype of ADHD.
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A Happiness Formula for Difficult Times

The key is to stop fighting life and instead roll with it.

Antidepressant Not Working? You Could Be a "Nonresponder"

By Christopher Bergland on December 29, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
Why do some antidepressants work for one person but not another? The answer to this question has baffled psychopharmacologists for decades. Finally, a new study offers fresh clues.

Why Do We Misunderstand Depression?

By Jean Kim M.D. on December 28, 2017 in Culture Shrink
Depression is an illness that reflects the complex relationship between brain biology and life stressors. But coping with it is never as simple as "snapping out of it."
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Bullying is Just Plain Mean

Refuse to give in to bullies who want to drag you down with these five ideas for rising up and being the kind of person you were meant to be!

Three Easy Tips to Beat the Blahs

By Barbara Markway Ph.D. on December 27, 2017 in Shyness Is Nice
Are you feeling blah and in a funk? These mood-lifting ideas require little energy but provide high pay-off.
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Please Break My Rules!

In the next installment of the Healing the Authoritarian Wound series, we look at why authoritarians want their rules violated and not followed.

Winner of Survivor Sparks Conversation about PTSD

PTSD doesn’t only affect the soldier, but also has profound effects on the victim’s family. Treatment often focuses on three main behaviors.
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On Genius and Meaning

By Moses Ma on December 26, 2017 in The Tao of Innovation
The beauty by an aging man.
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Alone at the Holidays

By Susan Noonan MD on December 25, 2017 in View From the Mist
Being alone at the holidays can bring a tsunami of sadness.

Could the Seasons Affect Your Mood?

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year, thought to be caused by a lack of sunlight that may upset your biological clock.

The Sad Holiday

By Carrie Barron M.D. on December 24, 2017 in The Creativity Cure
Some ways to address sadness during the season.

Holiday Survival Guide for New and Expectant Parents

By Dawn Kingston Ph.D. on December 22, 2017 in The Pregnant Pause
Family gatherings can be especially challenging for new and expectant parents. It's possible to navigate those emotional minefields with your sanity intact.

What Is Cranial Electrostimulation?

By Emily Deans M.D. on December 22, 2017 in Evolutionary Psychiatry
A very small electric current applied to the brain from an FDA-cleared device can reduce anxiety, insomnia, and even depression and pain syndromes.

10 Tips for Dealing with Depression at the Holidays

Whether you’re battling clinical depression, grief, or just the holiday blues, these suggestions will help you cope.

A Mindful Day

By David Dillard-Wright Ph.D. on December 20, 2017 in Boundless
Try these three reflections for a more peaceful day.

"Sexual Self-Concept" and Attachment in Couples and Singles

By Grant Hilary Brenner M.D. on December 20, 2017 in ExperiMentations
Sexual self-concept helps us understand how our attachment style affects satisfaction whether we are single or partnered.

4 Ways Nature Can Help You Build Mental Strength

Not all muscle is built in the gym. There are several ways nature can help you build the mental muscle you need to reach your greatest potential.

Unwelcome Emotional Memories

Sometimes it's okay to put a lid on the past.
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The Schizoid Vs. the Depressive Personality

By Roberta Satow Ph.D. on December 19, 2017 in Life After 50
The markedly schizoid person cannot compromise, yet, ironically, his whole life is a compromise position (one foot in and one foot out) in order to avoid commitment.