December 15, 2016 1 in 8 airline pilots may be clinically depressed Hundreds of commercial airline pilots worldwide may be flying with untreated depression because they fear being grounded or losing their jobs, a new survey suggests.
December 15, 2016 Women denied abortions face higher risk for mental health problems Women who are denied abortions have a higher risk for mental health problems soon afterward compared to women who are allowed to go through with the process, a new study suggests.
December 14, 2016 Telemedicine for PTSD no less effective than in-person therapy Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have difficulties making it to in-person therapy sessions may be able to get treatment that's just as good by videoconference.
December 8, 2016 People with traumatic brain injuries more likely to go to prison Men and women who suffered traumatic brain injuries had more than twice the risk of winding up in a federal prison in Canada as their uninjured peers, a new study shows.
December 8, 2016 Heart problems tied to increased risk of suicide People with acute coronary syndrome caused by poor blood flow to the heart may be at an increased risk of suicide - especially in the six months following their diagnosis, according to a new study from Taiwan.
December 1, 2016 'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may ease anxiety, depression The psychedelic drug in "magic mushrooms" can quickly and effectively help treat anxiety and depression in cancer patients, an effect that may last for months, two small studies show.
December 1, 2016 Telemedicine may work as well as in-person visits for depression - Treating depression with video conference calls may offer symptom improvement similar to in-person visits, a recent U.S. study suggests.
December 1, 2016 Most patients with depression get poor care, or none at all, study finds The vast majority of the estimated 350 million people worldwide suffering from depression are not receiving even minimally adequate treatment, according to an international study backed by the World Health Organization.
November 23, 2016 Sealed chamber brings wonders of nature to hospitalized kids At North Carolina Children's Hospital, immune-compromised kids can experience the natural environment while getting around hospital rules - digging in dirt, poking into pitcher plants and observing other wonders of nature otherwise prohibited - thanks to a new device called the WonderSphere.
November 19, 2016 Eating after baby: Eating right to help ease the symptoms of postpartum depression Having a baby can be a positive experience for many mothers and fathers.