Mental health advocates throughout U.S and other countries complain that mental health services are frequently underfunded. One state in Australia just did something about it. The South Australian ... Read More

Human pheromones are thought to play a role in sexual attraction, despite the fact that Western cultures cover-up human body odor. Research has found some interesting relationships among gender, sexual ... Read More

It's usually easier to define mental illness than mental health. The ability to enjoy life, resilience, flexibility, and self-actualization are all important if we are to be mentally healthy. Read ... Read More

The mental health effects of a hurricane or other disaster can be deep and linger for weeks and months to come. Almost everyone who lives through such an event experiences ... Read More

Interact with others about mental health issues in the Mental Health Resources Forum and the Eating Disorders Forum. The forums have been redesigned to fit better with the rest ... Read More

Abused children are quick to respond to the subtlest hints of anger or hostility in their environment. New research suggests that the anger sets off a prolonged alert, even ... Read More

Patients who chose their own treatment for depression have better outcomes than patients whose treatment was determined by their physicians alone, according to a new study patients diagnosed with depression. ... Read More

Email is everywhere. If you are reading this, you probably have an email address. Your doctor and therapist are also very likely to have an email address. Could you email ... Read More

The American Psychological Association's find-a-psychologist referral service can help you find a psychologist near you. The listings are not comprehensive, but they may provide a place to start. APA Help ... Read More

The last year of high school can be rough on parents. Your son or daughter usually feels ready to be an independent adult, but they often don't act with ... Read More

Tha National Autism Association has set-up a fund to help families who have a member with autism deal witn the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Read more about the effort ... Read More

About.com has put together a collection of resources to help people cope with the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Find solutions to problems and donate with confidence at About - ... Read More

The psychological impact of Hurricane Katrina will be felt for months and years to come. Some of what we have learned from other tragedies and traumas can help people ... Read More