Latest Mental Health Shows
Helping Asylum Refugees Deal with Trauma
Jul 18, 2017It’s a topic many U.S. citizens don’t think about—treating the psychological needs of refugees. The trauma that so many refugees suffer does not go away when they reach their new country. In fact, refugees are faced with many new traumas as they adjust to a new culture. Dr. Omar Reda, a ... Read More
Can Fidget Spinners Really Stop Fidgeting?
Jul 17, 2017Fidget spinners are a cheap and trendy new kids’ toy that claims to help with ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health issues. But pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner says there's no hard evidence these toys help kids to ... Read More
Managing Pain and Addiction At the Same Time
May 30, 2017For individuals with both addiction and chronic pain, it’s been common practice to treat one before the other, rather than treating both at the same time. Psychologist Dr. Mark Ilgen from the University of Michigan talks about a ... Read More
Coping with Midlife Depression During Motherhood
Jan 26, 2017Mothers can face their toughest years in their mid 30s and 40s, especially if their children are teenagers. Women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says stress and depression can arise in middle-aged women when changing ... Read More
8 Things You Can Do to Be Happier and Healthier
Jan 5, 2017Is your outlook on life generally optimistic or pessimistic? Studies in recent years indicate optimistic people tend to be happier, and healthier. So what's the secret to being happy? It's no secret at all, actually, according to women’s expert Read More
Starting Your New Year Happier Is Important for Your Health
Jan 2, 2017We all strive to be happy, but sometimes events in your life can bring you down. Did last year not go as well as you were hoping? Wondering how you could be happier in the new year? Psychiatrist Annie Lin says a negative ... Read More
Could My Child Be Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Dec 19, 2016When winter comes and the days become shorter, does your child’s personality seem to change? Does schoolwork slip? Does he or she seem crankier and ask to play with friends less? Your child might have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Yes, kids can get it too. Pediatrician Read More