Yale Medicine providers say virtual care for mental health has many benefits. What once seemed futuristic—receiving health care through a screen—has not only become common place, but preferable for certain …

The Pros of Online Therapy Are you considering Online Counseling in Texas? The internet has opened up new avenues for mental health treatment, but there are some pros and cons …

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a multifactorial neurobiological disorder (Curatolo, Paloscia, D’Agati, Moavero, & Pasini, 2009) that affects between 3% and 7% of school aged children in the United States and …

What Is Postpartum Depression? The birth of babies brings utter excitement, bliss, and joy. Yet nearly 60 percent of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression (PPD). This disorder can be …

Researchers have visualized how information is represented in a widespread area in the human cerebral cortex during a performance of skilled finger movement sequences. The results uncovered the first detailed …

Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain. A new study has revealed that the plant compound resveratrol, which is found in red wine, displays anti-stress effects …

Open-mindedness is a characteristic that involves being receptive to a wide variety of ideas, arguments, and information. Being open-minded is generally considered a positive quality. It is a necessary ability …

New research sheds light on the physiology of gratitude, bringing us closer to being able to understand and harness the health benefits of this powerful emotion. Imagine you are on …

These warm, nurturing messages need repeating over and over again with our children. “I don’t recognize you.” This was the first thought I had when my daughter was born. She …

Once the kids are in bed you flop down next to your spouse and ask, “How was your day?” They reply, “Good.” They may go into detail or they may …

A new study finds that commitment changes both transgressions and forgiveness in a relationship. In a romantic partnership, disagreements and mistakes are inevitable—but forgiveness is not. So, how does deepening …

Understanding the roots of self-sabotaging behavior can help us to find fixes that will make our lives more successful and less conflicted. Do you ever find yourself rushing so much …

Has your marriage hit a rough patch? You are not alone. There’s no reason to panic. Many marriages do hit troubled times at some point. You may need some ideas …

In almost every aspect of life and living, the quality of your marriage will influence your happiness. Interestingly, divorce is the second most stressful life event anyone can ever experience, …

Learning strategies to deal with your fears can help prepare you to take risks and change your life. On any given day, many of us wrestle with our fears. We …

Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, affecting more than 16 million men and women (almost 6.7 percent of the adult population) and 3.1 …

When a teen’s symptoms of depression improve as a result of treatment, it’s more likely that their parent’s mood lifts, too, new research shows. An estimated 12.8 percent of adolescents …

Childhood — and parenting — have radically changed in the past few decades, to the point where far more children today struggle to manage their behavior. That’s the argument Katherine …

How much rest do we think we need, who is getting the most, and what are the most restful activities? The results of the world’s largest survey on rest indicate …

New research says we should be humble when trying to understand what other people are thinking and feeling. I still remember the time I tried to comfort one of my …

The following is a collection of family of origin concepts that I gathered from my professor Dr. Glen Jennings when I was a graduate student at Texas Woman’s University. I …

How Clients Said It! “The farther I get from this, the more clarity I have.” – a young woman who got caught in an “emotional trap” “The less you need …

In my work as a Marriage and Family Counselor for more than 20 years, I have noted something very interesting. It seems that two of the hardest tasks for human …

Many years ago, when I still had children living with me, I came home one day to an unusual sight. I pulled in the driveway and almost ran over one-half …

What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it’s fame and money, you’re not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you’re mistaken. …