Studies on the beneficial effects of laughter have been going on for years. Laughter equates with good health: this much we know. It’s been found that laughing during a funny movie, for instance,...

According to a study appearing in ScienceDaily, nearly 40 percent of youth exhibit at least one obsessive or compulsive behavior, with that behavior possibly signaling the presence of other serious...

A new study appearing in the Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps reveals that having a partner on deployment increases the chance of psychological issues in pregnant women. Specifically, women...

Major Depressive Disorder, the most commonly diagnosed form of depression, affects 16 million adults in the United States and is the leading cause of disability among people between the ages of 15...

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain every single day. Most rely on medication and surgery to help alleviate pain. The former can be very addicting and only mask the true problem; the...

Strong, healthy, loving relationships take a lot of work. Love only goes so far. More than that, you also have to like the person you’re with, respect them, want to spend time together, and just...

The family unit is one of the strongest relationships you’ll find. However, even the most tight-knit family can experience problems in communication. Sometimes, those problems last a long time, and...

Many psychiatric disorders will require a two-pronged approach for successful treatment: medication combined with therapy or counseling. A psychiatrist can prescribe medication to help with anything...

If your child is suffering from an emotional problem or disorder such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression, you understandably want to do anything you can to help them. You may be a supportive, loving...