Social connectedness can improve mental health at any age. Socializing can boost belonging, well-being, and sleep. It may also help manage stress hormones, reduce depression risk, and support thinking ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

It has long been understood that mood disorders like depression, much like most psychological disorders, are often caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Most likely, there is a ...

A new grant from New Hampshire’s Division of Behavioral Health at the Department of Health and Human Services awarded the University of New Hampshire $400,000 to create alternative peer groups for ...

From posting hashtags to finding like-minded communities, social media has transformed where, when and how people engage with civic and political activities. This chapter uses survey data to explore ...

Support groups provide "counternarratives of empowerment," challenging societal norms and allowing individuals with MS to redefine their identities. The author critiques pharmaceutical representatives ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The chronic stress that follows adverse childhood experiences may lead to maladaptive behavior. Adaptive coping ...