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California Tests a Digital ‘Fire Alarm’ for Mental Distress
The state is teaming up with Silicon Valley to make mental health services more available. Promises abound, and so do potential problems.
‘Screen Time’ Is Over
The phrase can’t remotely capture our ever-shifting digital experience, social scientists say. Say hello to the “screenome.”
Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Struggle
Marsha M. Linehan works with seriously suicidal people, having faced the same struggles when she was younger.
Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini, a Revolutionary in the Study of the Brain, Dies at 103
By studying chicken embryos in the bedroom of her house in Turin, Italy, Dr. Levi-Montalcini discovered how embryo cells built a latticework of intricate connections.
The Fame Motive
Psychologists are discovering what propels people who seek fame above all else.
Long-Awaited Medical Study Questions the Power of Prayer
Prayers by strangers had no effect on the recovery of people who were undergoing heart surgery, a large study has found.
With George H.W. Bush Hospitalized, the World Wonders: Is It a Broken Heart?
Failing health after sudden grief — especially the loss of a spouse — has been reported by medical researchers. But it seems to be statistically quite rare, experts said.
Antidepressants and Withdrawal: Readers Tell Their Stories
Nearly 9,000 readers wrote to The Times to talk about their use of antidepressants. Here’s what we learned.
In Men, 'Trigger-Happy' May Be a Hormonal Impulse
Handling a gun stirs a hormonal reaction in men that primes them for aggression, new research suggests.
Many People Taking Antidepressants Discover They Cannot Quit
Long-term use of the medications is surging in the United States, according to an analysis by The Times. One reason: withdrawal symptoms that make it difficult to stop.
Columbia Removes Thomas Jessell, Renowned Neuroscientist, From His Posts
University officials said the scientist violated Columbia’s “policies and values,” but did not describe the infractions.
Bring Back the Asylums? Critics Fear a New Wave of Abuse
There are far too few psychiatric beds in the United States, researchers agree. But debate rages over what to do with those who require long-term care.
Opening Mental Hospitals Unlikely to Prevent Mass Shootings, Experts Say
Spree killers may be angry and troubled, but few have shown symptoms that would have landed them in mental hospitals.
The First Step Toward a Personal Memory Maker?
Electric pulses to the brain help subjects store memory, scientists have found. But the road to perfecting recall remains daunting.
A Brain Implant Improved Memory, Scientists Report
Electrodes threaded into the brains of epilepsy patients enhanced their recall on word tests by about 15 percent.
More Than 150 Women Described Sexual Abuse by Lawrence Nassar. Will Their Testimony Help Them Heal?
The psychological effects of disclosing a traumatic secret — of telling your story — depend on the audience, the nature of the trauma and other factors.
Young Women Are Using A.D.H.D. Drugs in Greater Numbers, C.D.C. Reports
Since 2003, the percentage of women filling prescriptions for drugs like Ritalin has increased nearly fivefold in some age groups.
Years Later, Stanley Milgram's Shock Experiments Still Provide Insight
New papers illustrate the continuing power of Stanley Milgram’s shock experiments — and the interpretations they still inspire.
‘Fake News’: Wide Reach but Little Impact, Study Suggests
Before the 2016 election, those most likely to read “fake news” online were older and conservative, a new study finds. But even they relied most often on mainstream media.
Therapy for Sexual Misconduct? It’s Mostly Unproven
Some celebrities have promised to enroll in treatment following accusations of sexual impropriety. But experts say there is no proven treatment.