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PTSD June 22, 2016

Scientists find possible PTSD relief in retooled muscle relaxant

An already-approved muscle relaxant may offer relief for U.S. military veterans and first responders suffering from combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

MENTAL HEALTH June 22, 2016

For trans people, family rejection tied to suicide attempts, substance abuse

For transgender or gender non-conforming individuals, as rejection from family members increases, so does their likelihood of suicide attempts or substance abuse, according to a new study.

Pregnancy June 10, 2016

Combination of marijuana and tobacco in pregnancy may compound risks

Smoking both marijuana and tobacco during pregnancy may create greater health risks than cigarettes alone, according to a recent U.S. study.

Depression June 9, 2016

Most antidepressants don't work for young patients, study finds

LONDON (AP) -- Scientists say most antidepressants don't work for children or teenagers with major depression, some may be unsafe, and the quality of evidence about these drugs is so bad the researchers cannot be sure if any are truly effective or safe.

MENTAL HEALTH June 9, 2016

Study on new blood test points to personalized depression treatment

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict whether people with depression will respond to common antidepressants, a discovery that could bring in a new era of personalized treatment for people with the debilitating mental illness.

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH June 3, 2016

Mindfulness program may reduce fear, fatigue for cancer survivors

A tailored six-week mindfulness program may lead to small improvements in some physical and psychological symptoms that breast cancer survivors often experience, according to a new study.

MENTAL HEALTH June 2, 2016

Some psychotherapists may choose patients by race or class

Access to mental health care in the U.S. may vary by race and class because of biases on the part of psychotherapists, a new study suggests.

MENTAL HEALTH June 1, 2016

Better-trained doctors would improve health care for trans youths: study

Pediatricians rarely receive training in gender-affirming health care, and as a result, few transgender youths who are eligible for such healthcare actually receive it, experts say.

MENTAL HEALTH May 31, 2016

Chronic sleep deprivation tied to more depression for young women

One night of short sleep may lead to less depression the following day, but chronic short sleep is tied to greater depression overall for young women, according to a new study.

MENTAL HEALTH May 26, 2016

Girls' early puberty and breast development tied to depression

Girls who go through puberty and develop breasts earlier than peers may have a higher risk of depression as well, a Chinese study suggests.

Depression May 26, 2016

Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries

High school and college students who get concussions may struggle more with academics than their peers who get other types of sports injuries, a small U.S. study suggests.