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

Psychologists are starting to talk publicly about their own mental illnesses – and patients can benefit

Psychologists have mental health difficulties and illnesses at the same rate as the general population – but the profession has long stigmatized talking about them in public.

Sarah Victor, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Texas Tech University • conversation
April 29, 2022 ~9 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

Bringing the cancer fight back down to earth

Halving deaths and other Biden goals are in reach, experts say, but let’s forget about "moonshot" and focus on resources and prevention.

Alvin Powell • harvard
March 30, 2022 ~9 min

Novel therapy reduces depression in family caregivers

Researchers are now looking at a novel therapy for family caregivers that not only reduces depression, but also boosts well-being.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 15, 2022 ~6 min

Transgender youth on puberty blockers and gender-affirming hormones have lower rates of depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study finds

A wealth of evidence supports the protective mental health effects of gender-affirming care, despite ongoing legislation that asserts otherwise.

Arin Collin, Medical Student, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 25, 2022 ~5 min

Think therapy is navel-gazing? Think again

Our research investigates the connections among mental health, holistic well-being and relational virtues – ideas that many people think of as ethical or religious.

Steven Sandage, Professor of psychology of religion and theology, Boston University • conversation
Feb. 22, 2022 ~9 min

First gene therapy for Tay-Sachs disease successfully given to two children

Tay-Sachs is a rare and fatal neurodegerative disorder that most commonly affects children. Researchers have developed the first Tay-Sachs treatment to reach clinical trials.

Miguel Sena-Esteves, Associate Professor of Neurology, UMass Chan Medical School • conversation
Feb. 14, 2022 ~6 min


Is a mobile app as good as seeing a therapist?

A closer look at the mental health apps that claim to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.

Stephanie Collier • harvard
Feb. 8, 2022 ~3 min

How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV, autoimmune disorders and genetic diseases

DNA and mRNA vaccines produce a different kind of immune response than traditional vaccines, allowing researchers to tackle some previously unsolvable problems in medicine.

Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Jan. 24, 2022 ~9 min

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