Philip Kortum, an associate professor of psychology at Rice University, has been named a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the organization announced today.
Nearly a quarter of Mexican immigrants who live near the California-Mexico border without legal authorization have a mental disorder, particularly depression or anxiety, according to a n
People who exhibit even a few depressive symptoms before a major life stressor, such as a disaster, may experience an increase in inflammation -- a major risk factor for heart disease an
The way a person’s brain is "wired" directly impacts how well they perform simple and complex tasks, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University.