Mental Health

Jen Golbeck, “dog mom” to a group of golden retrievers called the Golden Ratio on social media, talks about the science of the bond between humans and their dogs and all the ways that the canines benefit people

The allergy and asthma drug montelukast, also known as Singulair, can cause psychiatric side effects—and researchers aren’t sure why

A deep dive into one scholar’s correspondence shows society prefers blame and punishment over protecting children from sexual violence

Preventing initial episodes might stop depression from becoming a disabling chronic condition

Renowned physician Gabor Maté ruminates on trauma and Jewishness at a time of conflict

A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media

From experiencing seasonal depression to feeling friskier, here are some ways winter affects people's mental health and attitude

Technology is supposed to save us time, right? Turns out, it’s stealing some of our most precious time, but it’s not too late to get it back

Universities need to train their faculty to be better mentors to students of color, and to understand these students’ vulnerabilities

A long-term decline in unsupervised activity may be contributing to mental health declines in children and adolescents.

As interest and support for psychedelic research grows, scientists share their hopes for the future.