Focusing on what you get right, instead of what you get wrong, can help your judgment if anxious or depressed, a new study says.
Anxiety ‘epidemic’ brewing on college campuses
Rates of worry have doubled since 2008, researchers find.
Michael Pollan, on science, psychedelics and the human mind
The UC Berkeley professor talks his ‘trip’ through a whole new world on a new podcast.
Helping OCD patients find treatment that works
Brain imaging data may help doctors spot who might benefit the most from cognitive behavioral therapy.
Worry — it does the body (and mind) good?
A new paper shows the power of worrying.
Feeling lonely? Study says it's in your DNA
Research finds loneliness is hereditary, part of a biological warning system for our social health.
Is the 'midlife crisis' a myth?
Despite physical ailments, scientists find that older adults are happier.
The key to effectively treating mental illness? Eliminate the stigma
Viewing mental health through the lens of neuroscience can help more people get treatment.
Can this app change schizophrenia treatment?
A UCSF psychiatrist created a social network to help patients feel less isolated.
Study suggests ‘emotional health’ implicated in dementia
Risk may be almost doubled by escalating depression in the elderly, according to UC San Francisco research.
This is your brain on exercise
UC Davis researchers find that vigorous exercise boosts critical neurotransmitters and may help restore mental health.
'Hey Siri, I’m depressed': Can smartphones answer the call for help?
A new UC San Francisco study analyzes personal voice assistant responses to health questions.