Mental Health

CBT: Your Brain May Help You Get a Handle on Pain

Chronic pain is usually not well managed with traditional pain killers. Other therapies, like cognitive behavior therapy may have more success.

Online Tool May Help You Find the Right Mental Health App

With so many apps out there claiming to help people with their mental health, how can you find the right one for you?

Soda and Teens, the Combo May Cause Aggression

It's known that when teens consume sodas or soft drinks, the raise their risk of obesity and prediabetes, but researchers say parents should be concerned about aggression too.

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COVID-19 Takes Mental Health Issues Mainstream

The pandemic has amplified people’s reactions to everyday situations. Anxiety and depression are more common.

Does Mom's Depression During Pregnancy Affect the Children Later in Life?

A new study says that teen girls who have gone through puberty have a higher risk of acquiring depression if their mothers had maternal depression.

New Pain Definition Aims for Better Patient Comprehension, Treatment

Chronic pain is often misunderstood because it often isn't related to a specific tissue or organ. A new definition of pain may help healthcare providers understand and treat chronic pain.