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A USC expert offers tips on coping with an uncertain financial future. March 30, 2009 by Jessica Ogilvie From foreclosures to layoffs, there’s plent...
Giving in to children too much causes more problems than you might think. Here, a USC expert explains the dangers of overindulgence. Jason Sackett...
Over the past seven years, thousands of veterans have returned home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with mental wounds from their service. Here...
USC professor's studies show how rudeness in the workplace can hurt creativity and confidence. August 25, 2008 by Evelyn Jacobson A USC Marshall ...
In the wake of several major natural disasters across the globe, a USC expert explains how to cope with the emotional toll of a catastrophe. July 14,...
A. EAP stands for employee assistance program. According to Jason Sackett, a licensed clinical social worker and employee assistance professional at t...
In the past decade, yoga has become a popular modality for health promotion, disease prevention and treatment for various physical and mental maladies...
From picking perfect presents and preparing the perfect feast, to spending time with far-from-perfect family members, the "season to be jolly" can eas...
Late-afternoon cravings at work often lead straight to the vending machine or to the stack of donuts in the break room, sometimes without a second tho...
A. According to Bruce Spring, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine of USC,...
Whether it's simply taking off work to drive Mom to her doctor's appointment or looking after a spouse with Alzheimer's disease, more than 44 million ...
A. You are right to be concerned about your mother possibly being depressed, says Kathleen Ell, D.S.W., Ernest P. Larson Professor of Health, Ethnicit...
A. There is no evidence that any mental activity staves off Alzheimer's disease or other diseases, says Elizabeth Zelinski, Ph.D., Rita and Edward Pol...
September is back-to-school month, which can be an emotional time both for parents and kids. Whether you are sending your children off to a new school...
Last month, a government report showed that antidepressants are the most prescribed drug in America. Here, two USC experts give their opinions on the ...
A. Panic attacks are widely believed to be a result of people misinterpreting—in a catastrophic way—naturally occurring internal sensation...
A recent spike in funding has brought awareness and research efforts to a new level for autism. Here, a USC expert highlights the important facts of t...
Almost two thirds of all Americans will take a trip some time during the next three months. Here are some tips for making your break a vacation from s...
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million Americans and is the most common form of dementia. Recent research points towards potential t...
A: Unfortunately, with today's technologies, it is almost impossible to keep children guarded from scary images. However, parents can help children un...