PSYCHOLOGY

Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug

Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug

Why does chronic pain often lead to depression? Our research shows the answer is in the brain

Why does chronic pain often lead to depression? Our research shows the answer is in the brain

Self-control is a strength, but being too good at discipline can backfire

Self-control is a strength, but being too good at discipline can backfire

Cortisol ‘spikes’ are normal, so when is cortisol a real problem?

Cortisol ‘spikes’ are normal, so when is cortisol a real problem?

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but studies show it can help you flourish

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but studies show it can help you flourish

What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect

What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect

Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care

Lessons from Bondi Junction attack show what we really need from schizophrenia care

How training your gaze could help you master sports — and your own attention

How training your gaze could help you master sports — and your own attention

Melatonin and childhood sleep problems: what parents should know

Melatonin and childhood sleep problems: what parents should know

Computational model discovers new types of neurons hidden in decade-old dataset

Computational model discovers new types of neurons hidden in decade-old dataset

Why the mad artistic genius trope doesn’t stand up to scientific scrutiny

Why the mad artistic genius trope doesn’t stand up to scientific scrutiny

How adults can use Stranger Things to talk to young people about their mental health

How adults can use Stranger Things to talk to young people about their mental health