The finding shouldn't discourage doctors from making contraceptive pills available to teens, researchers say.

Therapy that does not address root causes of social oppression is a band-aid solution.

People with positive outlooks live up to 15% longer than the average.

The term 'emotional labor' refers to emotion management at the workplace, not in interpersonal relationships.

Psychopathic is a clinical description of a personality; sociopathic isn't.

While BPD remains incurable, living without symptoms is a realistic goal, post-diagnosis.

Social compensation efforts may help people with autism have a richer social life, but they also take a toll on mental health.

"What do I even know about having my own start-up? I don't know what I'm doing."

In a potentially self-perpetuating cycle, fewer spontaneous smiles might also reinforce social isolation.

Understanding the difference between temporary emotions and persistent states is critical to normalizing mental health care.

Notre Dame’s spire falling garnered more uproar than hundreds dying in Sudan.

Self-care should be an act of self-preservation, not self-improvement.

A new study suggests people are avoiding empathy because it takes too much mental effort.

Dwelling on problems is an attempt at closure. Too bad it doesn't work.

"I was constantly being told that I was disorganized, couldn’t prioritize work or multitask."

You don't have to be a biological parent to experience the baby blues.

Stress from difficulty performing a so-called 'intuitive' act can make breastfeeding more fraught and isolating.

It's not just about who's doing the chores -- it's about who is keeping track of them all.