Evidence-Based Medicine sounds simple: Make sure doctors use the treatments proven to work best. In the field of mental health, there is a bit of a fight brewing over this idea. A recent article in The Journal of Psychological Science in the Public Interest argues that therapists are not keeping up with the latest research in their field.

Over one million American women and over 800 thousand men are assaulted by an intimate partner every year – and experts worry that these numbers will increase in tough economic times. October is Domestic Violence awareness month – Psychologist Dr. Dan Gottlieb discusses warning signs, and what neighbors and communities can do to prevent domestic violence:

Fall is officially here and the days are getting noticeably shorter. As we enter the darker part of the year, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder. What are the symptoms and possible treatments?

Today marks Yom Kippur – a day of atonement for members of the Jewish faith. The day is spent fasting and reflecting about the sins of the past year. Is it therapeutic to take inventory of all the things we have done wrong over a certain time period?

Discussions about health insurance reform continue to be emotionally charged – with people on both sides of the issue calling each other names at the water cooler, in town hall meetings, and on the senate floor. Why do these conversations spin out of control so easily?

Dr. Dan Gottlieb discusses response and responsibility online.

Maiken Scott talks with psychologist Dan Gottlieb about the importance of online support networks.

Many families and kids dread the end of summer and going back-to-school, and don't like to think about it until Labor Day. Psychologist Dan Gottlieb says now is a good time to talk about some issues kids may be worried about as they return to school.

How much does money impact happiness in life?

Researchers at the University of Chicago examined close to 9,000 people and found that divorced or widowed people have 20 percent more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer than married people.