The Health Column

Interested in therapy? Here's how to get started

Are you curious about starting therapy or exploring behavioral healthcare? Say no more. In...

Endometriosis and how to manage pelvic pain

An estimated 1 in 10 menstruators has endometriosis. Stephanie Morris, MD, is a Mass General...

Mental health education starts in the classroom

In recognition of Mental Health Month, we met with Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH of The Clay...

Early signs of dementia in women

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. Many people...

Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Asperger’s, High-Functioning Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a special kind of talk therapy that can be used to help with mental...

When irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) flares, here's how to put out the flames

For many who are living with "irritable bowel syndrome," or IBS, the disorder is far from a minor...