We want convenient, inexpensive answers, so protocols rely on who’s available and what’s easy to provide. »

Taxpayer-funded studies of coffee enemas, chelation treatments, energy healing, lavender scent therapy, and acupuncture all took their lumps. »

It’s not just the U.S. Supreme Court and Stephen Colbert who think of corporations as people; we do it, too. »

Burnout can be insidious if you don't recognize the triggers and take steps to relieve the stress. »

Long before it was applied to people, the term “burnout” appeared in Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary to describe what happened to rockets or jet engines that “ceased to operate,” having used up their fuel.

By the 1970s, the term had been aptly borrowed by psychology researchers who realized that humans, too, can sputter to earth when caught in a cycle of... »

Though small in numbers, suicides occur at a higher rate in pancreatic cancer patients than in returning war veterans. »

Your patients may have gained insurance coverage for mental health services as of January 1, 2012. »

Like many in oncology, psychologist Betsy Bates Freed has a personal story to share. »

How to spot cancer patients at risk for PTSD and in need of a psychological referral. »

Psychologist Betsy Bates Freed discusses growing recognition of PTSD in cancer survivors. »

Psychologist Betsy Bates Freed completes the living will online. »

Influenced by Mother Teresa, these 'wishes' can help cancer patients express their end-of-life choices. »

For too long psychosocial support for men with cancer has consisted of switching a pink tablecloth for a blue one. »

No one in the helping professions -- not oncologists, nurses, or psychologists -- comes off well in this flick. »

Audiotapes and customized feedback help oncologists to speak with empathy and build patient trust. »