Social Behavior

Are social psychiatric problems the responsibility of psychiatrists? Governments? Laws? Sociologists?

With hate on the rise once more, remember these 10 conclusions.

West Side Story: entertaining, but also telling.

Don't hide the B sides of life.

The recent hostage situation at a synagogue in Texas in indicative of a larger underlying problem.

Several important events, all in 1 day.

It might be a token, but it says—and means—a lot...

The new Studio Lab at Northwestern University School of Communication aims to fight stigma by providing positive depictions of mental health in media.

Here's why we need more effective training, practice, and advocacy regarding the social determinants of mental health.

Does it sometimes take distance to better understand one another?

“When you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you…”

Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you: words that are more important than ever.

What does the movie Dune say about our society’s current relationship with psychedelics?

Is gaming dangerous? A study found 10% of video game players exhibited pathological behavior.

Getting vaccinated and wearing a mask: the ethical way.

According to German researchers, YouTube and other online platforms could induce a “mass social media-induced illness.”

These 2 developments should help counter any potential rising Islamophobia.

Hubris, humiliation, and revenge: the downfall of societies.

What's your personal mantra?

How has human behavior been affected by the tragedy of 9/11 and the recent trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic?

What are some ways to overcome anxieties about returning to "normal"?

Has the media’s obsession with the COVID-19 pandemic put global mental health at risk?

Understanding a patient's sociocultural background will have an important effect on treatment, especially for Hispanic patients.

Guardians: people who watch out for and care for one another.

A 17-year-old girl starts panicking about sharks thousands of miles from the ocean. Did a movie cause her fear?

First of its kind study found aggression in US couples saw a 6- to 8-fold increase during the pandemic.

A diverse group of psychiatrists elaborates on the difficult conversation surrounding reparations, and why our society needs to pay attention.

Our country’s mental health depends on defeating this pandemic. The key to victory? Vaccine mandates.

How can you reason with someone who is determined to believe misinformation? One doctor shares his reflections.