A new study has found that Facebook can have a positive influence on the self-esteem of college students.

Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood increases the risk of psychotic symptoms, while continued cannabis use may increase the risk for psychotic disorder in later life, concludes a new study published on bmj.com today. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the world, particularly among adolescents, and is consistently linked with an increased risk for mental illness…

Lifestyle changes — such as getting more exercise, time in nature or helping others — can be as effective as drugs or counseling to treat an array of mental illnesses, according to a new article.

A review of more than 160 studies of human and animal subjects has found “clear and compelling evidence” that — all else being equal — happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers.

The more honesty and humility an employee may have, the higher their job performance, as rated by the employees’ supervisor. A new study that found the honesty-humility personality trait was a unique predictor of job performance.

Despite substantial gains in knowledge and understanding of autism over the last three years, we are still no closer to either prevention or cure, according to a professor of developmental psychopathology. In a new study, he reviews the latest scientific developments in the study of autism, published between 2007-2010.

Free time is not always a fun time for people with autism. Giving them the power to choose their own leisure activities during free time, however, can boost their enjoyment, as well as improve communication and social skills, according to an international team of researchers.

Although Edith Piaf defiantly sang, “Non, je ne regrette rien,” most people will have their share of regrets over their lifetime. Indeed, anyone who seeks to overcome disappointments should compare themselves to others who are worse off — rather than looking up to folks in more enviable positions — according to a new study.

Only in very few life phases do individuals face as many life transitions in such a short time as young adults at the age of 19-30. The transition from adolescence to adulthood is characterized by frequent changes in status or social roles, such as leaving the parental home, starting a career, entering into working life, forming a partnership and becoming a parent.

Low self-esteem is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems such as eating disorders and depression. From a public health perspective, it is important for staff in various health-related professions to know about self-esteem. However, there is a vast difference between the research-based knowledge on self-esteem and the simplified popular psychology theories that are disseminated through books and motivational talks, reveals new research from Sweden.