Summary: New research reveals how oxytocin profoundly influences social behavior and emotional responses in the brain. Animal ...

Lithium, a drug widely used for bipolar disorder, may also treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to new research.

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New research supports the idea that psychotherapy can help with chronic pain—and provides an interesting twist about what ...

As many Jacksonville residents set new goals for 2025, a local counselor discusses the collaborative care model for mental and physical health.

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We need to address mental health across the whole life course—including with older people, who are at some of the highest ...

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