Researchers led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have judged the certainty of evidence on behavioral therapies for irritable bowel syndrome to be low to very low as many ...

The following distills what most often helps my clients effect behavior change. While I frame it as what I do as a counselor, much of it should be useful in self help. Build on one's genetics and ...

Let’s say there is a 9-year-old boy who is being treated at a residential facility due to his dysregulated and aggressive behavior. Like so many children in these places, he has a history of abuse and ...

Watching a child grow is one of life’s greatest joys. Their first words, first steps, and the way they slowly begin to form bonds and understand social cues are all a part of a profound developmental ...

In the face of growing global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and threats to democratic values, traditional behavioral policy approaches are increasingly coming into question. The ...

Since ancient times, cultures across the world have understood that human suffering can have psychological causes. At its core, psychotherapy is working with another person to help identify and ...

A growing wave of clinical trials is testing whether principles from behavioral economics can improve adherence to weight management strategies, one of the most persistent challenges in obesity care.

Mental and behavioral health care works best when it’s a group effort. If you’re not sure who’s adjusting Dad’s medication plan or following up on his therapy, it’s unsettling. A team approach helps ...

Go to a hospital emergency department with symptoms of a physical emergency such as chest pain or a broken leg and you’ll be met by a team of doctors and nurses who know exactly what to do. They will ...