Mental Health

Neuroscientist and "Big Bang Theory" actor Mayim Bialik talks about her book "Girling Up" and fighting the stigma of mental health.

These famous faces are joining forces to encourage others to open up about mental health issues.

The singer and actress reveals why she entered rehab for the second time.

When your mind starts to race, these tips can help you relax and regain control.

Anyone can have posttraumatic stress disorder, not just war vets.

If you want to jump-start your health in the New Year, then just be. Mindfulness, the art of being fully present in the moment, may give your mind and your body a boost. WebMD explains.

In flashes of childhood memory, actress Glenn Close can still see her younger sister, Jessie, anxiously picking at the skin between her forefinger and thumb. Many children have nervous habits -- but Jessie's seemed different. WebMD Magazine shares their story.

Confused by the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? WebMD explains who does what and how that affects treatment.

You’ve heard the terms, but do you really know what they mean? Learn how to spot the differences in these personalities.

When you find yourself asking "Am I crazy?" you probably aren't, but it's a clue that something is off. WebMD offers three possibilities.

Is it time for you to talk to someone about how you’ve been feeling? WebMD gives advice on a mental health checkup.

A cluttered environment can limit your ability to focus and process information, a recent study shows.

Some people seem to be born with the ability to overcome setbacks with relative ease. It’s a trait that experts call resilience. Here are 10 things to focus on.

Feeling overwhelmed? Get to know your limits.

Got a toxic manager? Here's how to survive and even thrive.

Drivers beware: The brain can't multitask as well as you might think.

Our expert has advice on saving your back -- and sanity -- on car trips this summer.

Aggressive driving -- to the point of endangering others -- is on the rise. Do you know how to prevent it?

For kids on the playground and adults in the workplace, being left out affects the brain, new research shows.

WebMD gets expert answers to questions about pedophiles and pedophilia.

The costar on TV’s House, Epps reaches out to veterans and their families to help save lives.

The actress tells WebMD about her role in the new movie, Union Square, plus her healthiest (and not so healthiest) habits.

Do memorials and anniversaries of traumatic events help or harm? They are painful for those still having trouble coping with a trauma -- but for most, they serve a healthy, healing role in maintaining resilience.

WebMD discusses common veteran or military health problems, how to cope with these health conditions, and how military families can find support.

WebMD takes a look at hoarding -- why some people are prone to keeping everything and how to treat the problem.