Category: Mental Health

A friend jokes she is a “chocoholic.” Can you really become addicted to chocolate or other foods?

A long-term study of people with borderline personality disorder found that most people who obtained treatment were able to achieve remission.

Research indicates that people who feel and express their gratitude are more likely to feel positive emotions and have stronger personal relationships.

Mindfulness techniques have been shown to be effective in people with depression or anxiety, and they can be useful in alleviating stress.

Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, offers an appreciation of a psychiatrist considered a pioneer in cognitive therapy.

New research suggests that environmental factors play a much larger role in the development of autism spectrum disorders than previously believed.

Electronic communication with patients may help improve the treatment of depression.

Herbal supplements, certain vitamins, and other naturally occurring substances may provide relief for some mental health conditions.

An analysis of studies lends additional insight to the evidence that using Chantix to quit smoking increases the risk of a cardiovascular event.

Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, comments on research that examined the interaction between antidepressant medications and pain relievers.