The ambiguous nature of many psychological symptoms makes them particularly sensitive to misinformation. More

The ambiguous nature of many psychological symptoms makes them particularly sensitive to misinformation. More

Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms. More

Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms. More

We may think of depression as a recurring condition with a gloomy prognosis, but findings from one study indicate that nearly 10% of adults in the United States with major depression were thriving ten years later. The findings suggest that some people with depression experience more than a reduction in depressive symptoms over time – they can achieve optimal psychological well-being. More

We may think of depression as a recurring condition with a gloomy prognosis, but findings from one study indicate that nearly 10% of adults in the United States with major depression were thriving ten years later. The findings suggest that some people with depression experience more than a reduction in depressive symptoms over time – they can achieve optimal psychological well-being. More

A systematic review doesn't disprove the myth linking creativity and mood disorders but it shows there's little evidence for it. More

A systematic review doesn't disprove the myth linking creativity and mood disorders but it shows there's little evidence for it. More

Adults may "explain away" symptoms of childhood disorders that present in an otherwise positive environment. More

Adults may "explain away" symptoms of childhood disorders that present in an otherwise positive environment. More

Social interaction is considered to be such an important contributor to physical and mental well-being that individuals who show relatively low drive for and pleasure from interacting with others are sometimes given a clinical diagnosis of “social anhedonia.” Social anhedonia cannot be explained by social anxiety or exclusion; rather, socially More

Social interaction is considered to be such an important contributor to physical and mental well-being that individuals who show relatively low drive for and pleasure from interacting with others are sometimes given a clinical diagnosis of “social anhedonia.” Social anhedonia cannot be explained by social anxiety or exclusion; rather, socially More

Data from a longitudinal study show that age-related declines in abstract reasoning ability predict increasing depressive symptoms in subsequent years. More

Data from a longitudinal study show that age-related declines in abstract reasoning ability predict increasing depressive symptoms in subsequent years. More

Research shows a link between one's tendency to view life in extremes can identify cognitive processes linked with psychological disorders and suicide risk. More

Research shows a link between one's tendency to view life in extremes can identify cognitive processes linked with psychological disorders and suicide risk. More

Read about effective, science-backed interventions for mood disorders and other mental illnesses. More

Read about effective, science-backed interventions for mood disorders and other mental illnesses. More

Violent individuals are often assumed to suffer from a long history of mental illness that compels them to act destructively, but a psychological study suggests that the link between psychosis and aggressive acts is weak. More

Violent individuals are often assumed to suffer from a long history of mental illness that compels them to act destructively, but a psychological study suggests that the link between psychosis and aggressive acts is weak. More

A longitudinal twin study suggests that victimization makes general and far-reaching contributions to mental disorders. More

A longitudinal twin study suggests that victimization makes general and far-reaching contributions to mental disorders. More

Using eye-tracking technology, researchers have found that women with a history of depression tend to spend more time looking at the angry faces compared to women with no history of depression. More

Using eye-tracking technology, researchers have found that women with a history of depression tend to spend more time looking at the angry faces compared to women with no history of depression. More

Bipolar disorder, like most psychiatric disorders, is characterized by the frequency and severity of its symptoms. Many people may exhibit characteristics of the disorder without meeting the criteria for a diagnosis, meaning they may be more likely to develop the disorder at some point. Now, a study conducted by Ben More

Bipolar disorder, like most psychiatric disorders, is characterized by the frequency and severity of its symptoms. Many people may exhibit characteristics of the disorder without meeting the criteria for a diagnosis, meaning they may be more likely to develop the disorder at some point. Now, a study conducted by Ben More

Individuals with schizophrenia may have some memory problemst, but they are still able to accurately and reliably assess their own personality traits, clinical research shows. More

Individuals with schizophrenia may have some memory problemst, but they are still able to accurately and reliably assess their own personality traits, clinical research shows. More

A unique longitudinal investigation of Major Depressive Disorder tracks the illness across four critical periods in life, providing new insights into how depression emerges and develops over time. More

A unique longitudinal investigation of Major Depressive Disorder tracks the illness across four critical periods in life, providing new insights into how depression emerges and develops over time. More

Many people suffering from depression are not seeking treatment, but researchers have identified a possible communication technique that could spur help-seeking. More

Many people suffering from depression are not seeking treatment, but researchers have identified a possible communication technique that could spur help-seeking. More