Mental Health

Can going through a traumatic event cause you to do dangerous things that you might not otherwise do? The experts weigh in.

About half of Americans will go through at least one traumatic event in their lives. When they do, their minds and bodies may go through some changes. Here’s why.

After a serious injury, your physical recovery is only part of the healing process. Learn how your mental health can factor in to your quest to get better.

Going through a trauma is common. Here’s what to do next.

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

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

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.

Anger can be a force for good, but chronic, intense anger is neither helpful nor healthy.

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.

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

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?

WebMD gets expert answers to questions about pedophiles and pedophilia.

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