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School-based mental health programs can reach large numbers of children, with increasing evidence of effectiveness in improving mental health and related outcomes, according to a research review in…

Recognizing threats is an essential function of the human mind – think “fight or flight” – one that is aided by past negative experiences.

In a bad mood? Researchers suggest that it might be worth embracing those negative emotions; it could benefit your psychological health.

Using advanced statistical tools, the largest study of its kind investigates the supposed link between children’s health and household pet ownership.

Death anxiety is something that many of us may have felt to some degree, but how is it defined, what are its causes, and how is best to deal with it?

Hearing voices is scary for some and a glimpse into the afterlife for others. A recent study looks at the role of expectation in auditory hallucinations.

New evidence shows how, during different phases of sleep, the brain clears out unwanted information and consolidates new memories simultaneously.

A new study finds that women have higher activity in more regions of the brain than men, a discovery that may explain sex differences in brain disorders.

Your choice of a partner could impact more than just your relationship status; research shows that your partner could both benefit and harm your health.

A new mouse study finds that dopamine-producing neurons communicate with the brain area responsible for regulating circadian rhythms.