mental illness
Lavender’s Lovely Smell Soothes Anxious Behavior in Mice
In mice, at least, lavender may also be as effective at combating anxiety as commonly-prescribed medications
Historian Identifies Subject of Van Gogh's "Gardener"
The portrait is likely of a day laborer that worked on the grounds of the asylum where the troubled artist stayed near the end of his life
The Brain's "Bravery Cells" Encourage Risky Behavior
Cells in the hippocampus help determine whether to be apprehensive in stressful situations, and they could be stimulated to treat anxiety
A New Therapy Has People With Dementia Sharing Baseball Memories
Where were you when Willie Mays made 'The Catch?' Chatting with other fans, watching footage of old games and even playing wiffle ball can be therapeutic
Major Study Finds Antidepressants Work, But May Have Limitations
A meta-analysis of existing trials suggests that the drugs are mostly effective on a short-term basis for patients suffering from acute depression
A Counterintuitive Idea for Treating Severe Depression: Stay Awake
Doctors are finding that sleep deprivation actually helps lift some people out of depression. Now they want to know why
How a Mother’s Depression Shows Up in Her Baby’s DNA
Researchers find that at just 18 months, infants can have cellular damage related to stress
Can "Avatar Therapy" Help People Confront Hallucinations?
In a recent study, schizophrenics engaged the distressing voices they hear through digital audio-visual representations
The Founder of Primal Scream Therapy Has Died. What Exactly Is Primal Scream Therapy?
Arthur Janov believed encountering trauma from childhood could help free people from adult neuroses
Is Animal Hoarding a Distinct Mental Disorder?
There are many differences between people that hoard objects and those that collect critters
The Six-Day Hostage Standoff That Gave Rise to ‘Stockholm Syndrome’
Although it is widely known, 'Stockholm syndrome' is not recognized by the APA
Aging Chimps Show Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Long been thought unique to humans, a new study suggests that our close ancestors exhibit some of the hallmarks of the illness
Thousands of Bodies Rest Under the University of Mississippi Medical Center Campus
The University hopes to remove the bodies and build a memorial and laboratory to study the former insane asylum patients
How Mobile Technology Can Help Universities Combat Depression
Using sensors on smartphones and smartwatches can shed light on patients' symptoms, even identifying ones they didn't notice or share with counselors
Think Your Job Is Depressing? Try Being an Airline Pilot
New study suggests pilots are more depressed than the average American
21st Century Cures Act Tackles Postpartum Depression
The new legislation includes grants to help diagnose and treat this prevalent issue
People Have Spent Years Trying to Diagnose Mary Todd Lincoln From Beyond the Grave
Abraham Lincoln's wife has been called a "wildcat," "menstrual" and "bipolar" among other things
Feeling Down? Scientists Say Cooking and Baking Could Help You Feel Better
A little creativity each day goes a long way
Sexism Sucks for Everybody, Science Confirms
Adhering to masculine norms can be toxic for men, not to mention everybody else
Doggonit: Genes That Make Fido Human Friendly Also Linked to Mental Disorders
Dogs’ diversity could make them vulnerable to disorders similar to OCD and autism
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