Behavioral Health
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Coping with other people's grief
August 23, 2010
The recent death of a young man living in a Pennsylvania residential facility for people with disabilities has resulted in criminal charges, an investigation, and a lot of media coverage. More »
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Coping with stress in tough economic times
February 23, 2009
Almost half of Americans say that they are increasingly stressed about their ability to provide for their families' basic needs - this according to a recent survey conducted by the American Psych... More »
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Could "Zen" approach help caregivers?
By Maiken Scott
January 28, 2013
Caregiving for a loved one is a tough job - millions of Americans do it, and it can take an enormous toll on their emotional and physician well-being. Some experts say a "Zen" approach coul... More »
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Creating opportunities for adults with autism will take joint effort
By Maiken Scott
April 21, 2011
The rate of autism diagnosis has risen sharply over the last decade. While the struggle to get services for children with autism is well known, services for adults are far less available. Already, the... More »
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Cyberbullying common among adult workers, study finds
By Maiken Scott
November 12, 2012
Cyberbullying is as common in the workplace as 'conventional' bullying. This is according to new research by occupational psychologists. More »
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Data reveals sharp increase in suicide among middle-age Americans
By Maiken Scott, @maikenscott
May 13, 2013
Suicide rates among middle-aged Americans have gone up significantly in the last ten years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control. More »
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Dealing with conflict when the empty nest fills back up
By Maiken Scott
June 20, 2011
Summer means kids are home from college, the empty nest fills up once again, and many families struggle with new issues. Young college students find their parents' supervision overbearing. Parent... More »
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Dealing with family favoritism
July 19, 2010
Whether mom viewed you as the golden child or the black sheep, researchers say favoritism in families can have long-term effects on mental health. More »
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Debate swirls around menthol smokers
By Taunya English
March 29, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration is considering a ban on menthol cigarettes.That decision could cost tobacco makers millions and affect millions of menthol smokers. The minty smokes are heavily marke... More »
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Debt collection after death gives little time to grieve
By Maiken Scott
September 28, 2011
Shortly after the death of Michael and Celia Ingram's son last Thanksgiving, their phone started ringing, and kept ringing. It wasn't friends and family; it was bill collectors. The Ingrams ... More »
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