How to Turn Stigma about Mental Illness into Compassion
Stephen Hinshaw explores what it meant to be raised by a father with psychosis—and how that experience has informed his work as a psychologist.
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How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain
New research is starting to explore how gratitude works to improve our mental health.
How to Better Understand Your Child
Pediatrician Claudia Gold wants to help parents and professionals discover the true reasons behind each child’s behavior.
Is the Drive to Be Masculine Hurting Your Mental Health?
A wave of studies in 2016 suggest that masculine ideals can hurt men's physical and mental health. But they also hint at a healthier…
Stress and Self-Compassion
Stress is the problem, says Robert Sapolsky. Is Kristin Neff's idea of self-compassion the solution?
Could Positive Psychology Have Prevented the Massacre in Afghanistan?
A new tragedy raises questions over how to respond to high rates of PTSD.
Just One Thing: Pet the Lizard
Rick Hanson offers tips for soothing our anxious impulses.