Five things parents need to know about their potentially depressed adolescents. Article written by Mihaela Bernard, MA, LCPC.
New York Magazine: Drugs and Talk Therapy Affect the Brain in Different Ways
Neurological studies now indicate that SSRIs and psychotherapy (either CBT, psychodynamic, or interpersonal therapy) may have complementary, non-overlapping, salutary effects on the brain. Article written by Christian Jarrett.
http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2015/09/drugs-talk-therapy-affect-the-brain-differently.html#
The Atlantic: The Flight From Conversation
A conversation with MIT psychologist Sherry Turkle about the negative effects of smartphone technology on person-to-person connection. Article written by Lauren Cassani Davis.
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2015/10/reclaiming-conversation-sherry-turkle/409273/
Neuroscience News: Infants Resort to Habits When Stressed
Infants (and possibly by extension, grown-ups), were found to resort to habitual, even ineffectual behaviors in the face of stressful events, despite having opportunities to try something new. Article based on a paper by by S. Seehagen, S. Schneider, J. Rudolph, S. Ernst, and N. Zmyj (PNAS, published online 9-28-15).
http://neurosciencenews.com/stress-habit-infants-cognitive-flexibility-2783/
Mad in America: Antidepressants Not Superior to Psychotherapy for Severe Depression
Recent studies show that cognitive behavioral psychotherapy and antidepressant medications have about the same effects on severe depression. Article written by Justin Karter.