How social isolation, loneliness can shorten your life

A new study shows the two are not same thing but can be connected, sometimes in surprising ways.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Oct. 3, 2023 ~11 min

A trauma-focused therapy is helping Ukrainian children besieged by war – a clinical psychologist explains how it could bring resilience to kids around the world

No matter their age, gender, ethnicity or locale, kids undergoing this therapy can make real progress in recovering from the most devastating traumas.

Zlatina Kostova, Child psychologist and director of training at Lifeline for Kids, UMass Chan Medical School • conversation
June 27, 2023 ~10 min


Depression too often gets deemed 'hard to treat' when medication falls short

An overreliance on medication as the first-line treatment for depression can lead some people to be labeled with treatment-resistant depression when there are other viable alternatives for relief.

Jay Kayser, PhD Student in Social Work and Developmental Psychology, University of Michigan • conversation
March 15, 2023 ~12 min

That annoying ringing, buzzing and hissing in the ear – a hearing specialist offers tips to turn down the tinnitus

Although there’s no cure for tinnitus, help is out there – including sound-generating devices, background noise and talk therapy.

Bradley Kesser, Professor of Otology and Neurotology, University of Virginia • conversation
Dec. 13, 2022 ~8 min

Building ‘bravery muscles’ to fight rising youth anxiety

Harvard psychologist says pandemic worsened trend and screening, early intervention key to avoiding bigger problems.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Oct. 7, 2022 ~10 min

CBT? DBT? Psychodynamic? What type of therapy is right for me?

Psychotherapy is not one size fits all. From behavioral to gestalt therapies, which approach will work best for you depends on your needs and goals.

Sourav Sengupta, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University at Buffalo • conversation
May 19, 2022 ~13 min

These strategies and life hacks can help anyone with ADHD, as well as those who struggle with attention problems but don't have a diagnosis

Althought medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too.

Rob Rosenthal, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~8 min

ADHD in adults is challenging but highly treatable – a clinical psychologist explains

Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever.

Laura E. Knouse, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond • conversation
May 9, 2022 ~11 min


Why do teens engage in self-harm? Clinical psychologists explain how to help teens reduce their emotional distress

New research shows that many young people report a sense of temporary relief following episodes of self-harm. But there are clear ways to help teens replace injurious behaviors with healthy ones.

Kevin King, Professor of Psychology, University of Washington • conversation
April 28, 2022 ~10 min

What causes ADHD and can it be cured?

Even when the condition lasts a lifetime, there are behavioral treatments and prescription drugs that make it easier for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder to thrive.

Gregory Fabiano, Professor of Psychology, Florida International University • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 ~7 min

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