Psychology / Psychiatry Stories
Boys are often taught to be strong and withhold their emotions, but such an upbringing could lead to emotional ineptitude, and lead to psychological problems later in life.
Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have designed a computational tool to identify people who are at increased risk of PTSD.
Crime rates are often higher among teenagers because poverty rates are also higher compared to adults.
New research shows that oxytocin could be vital to enhancing social function among people with a psychiatric disorder.
When it comes to your risk of psychosis, the question might not be whether you smoke, but what you smoke.
Homeless children face a host of obstacles that compromise their mental health. Now, a study finds 25 percent of them need mental health services.
Dogs can tell if a person is happy or angry judging by his or her facial expression — even people they've never met before.
Exposure to fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide was linked to a higher risk of committing suicide, a new study found.
Heartbreak hurts. Rejection can make us lash out. But when you're ready, it can all be an opportunity for personal transformation.
Scientists continue to investigate whether or not Facebook addiction is a side effect of increased social media use. With Facebook user engagement on the rise, it may be time to consider the...
Introverts and extroverts aren't always that drastically different, but research has shown that differences in their brains do exist.
Take this EQ test to determine how well you relate to other people's emotions.