Mental Health News & Features

November 10, 2016 — WebMD shares the story of Florida deputy sheriff Mark DiBona, who was diagnosed with PTSD.

November 10, 2016 — WebMD shares the story of car crash survivor Nicole Lawrence and how her friends helped her overcome PTSD.

November 9, 2016 — WebMD looks at new ways to treat PTSD including virtual reality exposure therapy, ketamine, mindfulness, and prevention.

November 9, 2016 — WebMD looks at people who suffer from trauma and PTSD, exploring why they get it, its symptoms, and how it’s treated.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Feeling overwhelmed? Get to know your limits.

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.

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

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

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

Melissa Rivers -- the daughter of comedian Joan Rivers -- wants to help lift the stigma on depression and suicide.

People who lack self control can get into all sorts of trouble. Here's how to curb your urges.

New research shows that the more you sleep, you more creative you become

Hypochondria is a true mental disorder, one that takes a big toll on those who have it -- and those who live with them. Here's how to cope in a healthy way.

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

Dreams may be important for our mental health.

Posting confessions on the web can actually be therapeutic

Why the sight of blood might make you faint – and what you can do about it.

Two doctor/brothers, Joel and Ian Gold, have identified symptoms of a mental illness unique to our times: the Truman Show delusion, named for the 1998 movie that starred Jim Carrey as a suburbanite whose movements were filmed 24/7 and broadcast to the world.

Actor Tony Shalhoub advocates for obsessive compulsive disorder.

Marjorie LIndholm, a Columbine High School shooting survivor, talks with WebMD about her experience and offers advice in the wake of school shootings.

Marjorie LIndholm, who survived the 1999 shootings at Columbine HIgh School in Littleton, Colo., shares her advice on dealing with school shootings.

The award-winning actor, best known for his role as Ralphie on The Sopranos, talks to WebMD about his personal brushes with mental illness and why he's working to raise awareness.

WebMD delves into the medical and psychological histories of witches, zombies, ghouls, vampires, and werewolves to uncover the scary truth about these frightening figures.

Horror films are scarier than ever. Why do we watch, and what do scary movies do to us?

Pro wrestler Chris Benoit reportedly had anabolic steroids in his house. Was "roid rage" to blame for the murder-suicide surrounding Benoit and his family? Get expert answers here.

Forgiveness may bring enormous benefits to the person who gives that gift -- including lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, and a drop in stress hormones, according to recent research.

Many teens are in therapy today as a way to gain greater insight into the way they think, act and react.

Forgiveness may bring enormous benefits to the person who gives that gift -- including lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, and a drop in stress hormones, according to recent research.

A growing number of psychologists say you can choose to be happy -- by simply making the effort to monitor the workings of your mind and choosing happiness.

Experts offer tips to overcome shyness, especially during the holiday season.

Experts describe the physical and mental signs that may indicate emotional distress.

Experts share advice on beating "compassion fatigue" and staying constructive during disasters.

Experts talk about how children are coping with the emotional trauma of Hurricane Katrina.

As the recent series finale of HBO's Emmy award-winning series, <EM>Six Feet Under</EM>, implied, no matter how accepting we think we are of death, coming to terms with the loss of a loved one as well our own mortality can be shocking, divisive, and devastating.

An expert gives tips on how to survive airplane crashes.

Experts say the dispassionate confession of serial killer Dennis Rader is typical of psychopaths.

Researchers say voting may help promote good mental and, in turn, good physical health, and some people will likely benefit from voting more than others.

Mixing mental illness drug 'cocktails' is still more art than science.

Is magical thinking hurting or helping you?

Sensory integration disorder can throw kids off balance but there is help available to get them back on track.

Learn how to defend yourself from the psychological terror that war brings.

Many adolescents practice self-harm in an attempt to cope with pressure or emotions.

'Therapeutic forgetting' helps trauma victims endure their memories.

Are mental illnesses becoming more prevalent, or is psychiatry overdiagnosing?