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All The 'Psych' Christmas Episodes You Can Watch On Peacock

Shawn Spencer might not have had the most conventional childhood — what with his ex-cop father teaching him the ins and outs of scary-specific observational skills from a young age — but that doesn't mean "Psych" never dove into a kid-favorite holiday several times over: Christmas. In fact, it could be argued that grown Shawn (James Roday) is better suited to the fun-filled holiday than his…

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

Is ADHD Linked to Other Mental Health Conditions?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition affecting a huge number of children, adolescents and sometimes adults. The patients exhibit the symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity.

Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

Is there a conversation you are anxious about having or maybe even delaying? Perhaps it’s because the issue is sensitive, requires giving or receiving negative …

What Causes Night Sweats in Men? 10 Causes and When to See Doctor

Night sweats are more common than you might think. We'll go over both common and rare causes and tell you when it's time to see a doctor.

11 Tips for a Blissful Night’s Sleep

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? Trouble falling asleep…and staying asleep? Do you feel tired in the mornings, finding yourself struggling your way through the day with cups of coffee, wond…

The Fall Issue: Your Guide to What Matters in Fashion Right Now

From our stunning shoot with Awkwafina to our big shoppable trend reports, don't miss our 2021 Fall Issue.

Higher Ground: Marijuana by the numbers

"Let's smoke a number," an old friend used to say. I'm not sure where the euphemism "number" to refer to a joint came from. Probably...

Imaging in mental health and improving the diagnostic process

What are some of the most troubling numbers in mental health? Six to 10—the number of years it can take to properly diagnose a mental health condition. Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, a Researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute and a Psychiatrist at London Health Sciences Centre and the Department of Psychiatry at Western University, is helping to end misdiagnosis by looking for a 'biomarker' in the brain that will help diagnose and treat two commonly misdiagnosed disorders.

Responding to Older Adults with Mental Health and Addiction Problems

The information, tools and guidance service providers need to work effectively with older adults who may have substance use, mental health or gambling problems.

What You Need to Know to Make Your Child’s Mental Health a Priority

Having a healthy child means ensuring their bodies and minds are healthy. Here's what you need to know to make your child's mental health a priority.

How To Talk About Mental Health When You Don't Know Where To Start

How Can I Support My Adult Child Who Has a Mental Health Disorder?

Mental health continues to be one of the most-requested topics readers ask me to cover both in the Parental Advisory advice column and in other more general posts. So I wasn’t surprised that when I wrote in January about parenting a child who is at risk for developing a mental health disorder, it sparked another reader question on the topic—this time about parenting an adult child with a mental illness.

5 Ways to Help Kids with ADHD Succeed at School

Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often face many challenges at school. It’s typical for children with ADHD to have trouble sitting still, listening, being quiet, paying attention for extended periods of time, following instructions and concentrating on certain tasks.