Mental Health and Addiction - Videos

Can Being More 'Mindful' Change Your Life?

Studies have found that mindfulness can relieve stress and may even protect against mental illness. Author and meditation expert Jay Michaelson joins Josh to discuss the benefits of mindfulness.

PTSD: Just the Facts on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

War veterans have always suffered from PTSD, even before it officially existed.

Skydiving Therapy to Confront Traumatic Experiences

See how Los Angeles boudoir photographers founded the "Be Bold. Take the Leap" initiative as a means for women to confront traumatic experiences -- with skydiving!

Being Teased About Weight Could Cause Eating Disorders

Women teased about their weight as girls are more likely to have eating problems as young adults.

Quit Smoking for Your Heart

Katharine Gratehead (Heart Research UK) explains how your decision to quit smoking will lower your risk of heart disease!

How I Got Past My Addiction To Meth

Kimberly Minor joins Alicia to talk about her struggle with addiction to methamphetamine and her journey to overcome it.

Deepak Chopra Talks De-Stressing With Katie Couric

Deepak Chopra talks de-stressing with Katie Couric

For Millions of Americans, Interacting Socially Can Be Terrifying

Interacting with others is part of everyday life... but for the millions of Americans with social anxiety disorder, interacting socially can be terrifying.

Updating Facebook May Improve Loneliness

Updating your facebook status may ease loneliness.

Football Players With Increased Risk of Depression

Are football players with a history of concussion at increased risk for depression?

Taking a Closer Look at Crack Addiction

It may be out of the headlines, but it's still on the streets. Aaron Brilbeck takes a closer look at crack addiction in today's society.

Substance Abuse Can Rise Post-Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery is associated with an increase in substance abuse after the procedure.

Painkiller Abuse Is Down

Prescription drug abuse dropped last year to lowest rate since 2002.

Prescription Drug Abuse Survey Shows Decline

Prescription-drug abuse in the USA declined last year year to the lowest rate since 2002 amid federal and state crackdowns on drug-seeking patients and over-prescribing doctors.

Substance Abuse in the Military Under Review

An Institute of Medicine report explores alcohol and drug abuse in the military, and offers recommendations on how to better prevent and treat it.

Why Doctors Should Ask Patients About Alcohol Consumption

A task force recommends doctors screen patients to determine if they are misusing alcohol.

The Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Bath Salts

Dr. Daniel Bober discusses the synthetic designer drug nicknamed "bath salts," which he says can cause psychosis, agitation and paranoia. Diana Gonzalez reports.

Holiday Shopping Fascinates Psychologists

For many, holiday shopping can be a source of exhilaration and anxiety. Experts say understanding why we buy can help make the process a lot less stressful... and help you stick to the budget.

The APA Removes Asperger's Syndrome from the Book

The American Psychiatric Association is making changes to it's diagnosis manual. The changes include removing Asperger's Syndrome. Anne Marie Tiernon reports on what it means for patients.

Suicide Rates Have Increases Since the Recession

Suicide rates in the U.S. have increased since the economic crisis began.

The Fear of Not Having Your Cellphone

"Nomophobia", short for "no mobile phone phobia", is now considered a medical condition. Those with the condition are so attached to their phones, it interferes with their ability to have a normal life.

The Dangers of a Broken Heart

It's very common after the death of a long-time spouse for the other spouse to die soon after. But is sadness also a medical condition? And worst of all, could it truly be fatal as it so often appears to be?

Phone Therapy Could Be As Effective Face to Face Therapy

A new study suggests phone therapy may be just as effective as face-to-face counseling.

Self-Harming Patients Likely to Die Prematurely

People who self-harm are more likely to die young from natural causes.

Rehabilitating War Vets' Psyches and Bodies

More than one third of returning combat veterans deal with some type of invisible wound. From PTSD to traumatic brain injuries... the stress of war can be a hard burden to bear. Monica Robins found out how our nation's vets are healing those wounds.

Jesse Jackson Junior's Mood Disorder

When Jesse Jackson Jr.'s office described the missing congressman's medical condition as a "mood disorder," it attracted a little head scratching and at least some disbelief. Dr. Angelos Halaris says mood disorders are no joke.

Rapid Resolution Therapy for PTSD Patients

Some PTSD patients are alleviating symptoms with a treatment called Rapid Resolution Therapy.

Mental Health's Effect on Mortality

Mental health disorders increase the risk of death - even if they are considered mild - according to a new study.

Obesity and Depression Cause Daytime Sleepiness

Americans are spending their days yawning - and obesity and depression are often to blame.

School Massacres: Psychology of a Killer

As mental health experts look at the shooting in Colorado, certain patterns are emerging which may offer insight into the mind of James Holmes.
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