Behavioral Health
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Analyzing Google searches offers insight for better understanding mental illness
By Maiken Scott, @maikenscott
May 6, 2013
We have all heard of SAD -- Seasonal Affective Disorder -- but could all mental illness have a seasonal aspect? More »
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Anxiety poisons political discussions
September 21, 2009
Discussions about health insurance reform continue to be emotionally charged - with people on both sides of the issue calling each other names at the water cooler, in town hall meetings, and on the se... More »
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Anxious parents and overwrought kids
By Taunya English
November 21, 2010
Americans are stressed out – a new national poll from the American Psychological Association More »
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App assesses users' mental health
By Maiken Scott
May 23, 2012
Are you at risk for depression or anxiety? A new app allows people to assess their mental health -- and its developers say the tool could be useful to health-care providers and individuals alike. More »
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Approach working with juvenile offenders shows long-term results
By Maiken Scott
December 5, 2011
A comprehensive approach in working with juvenile offenders has shown long - term results. More »
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Are cell phones putting a strain on relationships?
February 10, 2009
Cell phones and other wireless communication tools can be disruptive in relationships, and create stress. WHYY's Behavioral Health Reporter Maiken Scott talks with Dr. Dan Gottlieb, host of "... More »
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Are kids getting too much homework?
August 30, 2010
School is starting back up, and families everywhere are once again embroiled in the homework wars. More »
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Are we hard-wired to care for others
By Maiken Scott
March 26, 2012
New brain research suggests that humans have a hard-wired instinct to care for infants. In their weekly conversation, WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott and psychologist Dan Gottlieb ... More »
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Are you a chronically lost soul? Prof says there's hope for you
By Maiken Scott
November 26, 2011
Did you get lost this Thanksgiving weekend - going to dinner or bargain-hunting? GPS devices can help, but drivers do still get lost. Some people just accept their lack of way-finding skills. More »
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Art festival showcases disabled kids' abilities
By Maiken Scott
April 13, 2011
Only one student at Philadelphia's HMS School for children with cerebral palsy can draw a face, but all of them created colorful works of art and participated in performances during the school�... More »
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