September 12, 2016 Depression risk spikes right after a stroke During the first three months after a stroke, survivors are about eight times more likely to experience depression than their peers who didn't experience a stroke, a large Danish study suggests.
August 22, 2016 Seniors who feel 'old' more likely to have memory problems The older that seniors feel relative to their actual age, the greater their odds of cognitive decline in the coming years, a recent study finds.
August 18, 2016 Childhood abuse linked to worse survival odds for adult women Girls who suffer maltreatment and abuse may be less likely to survive into middle age than their peers who don't experience physical or mental torment growing up, a U.S. study suggests.
August 15, 2016 Prescription drug abuse tied to increased risk of teen suicide Suicide is a leading cause of death for teens worldwide, and the odds of suicide attempts may be higher when adolescents abuse prescription drugs, a Chinese study suggests.
August 11, 2016 More US teens may be facing depression: Here's why Across the U.S., there's been an uptick in the percentage of teens who are having episodes of depression, a new report finds.
August 11, 2016 Women in combat, like men, at risk for PTSD Women in the military who experience combat have a much greater risk than those who don't of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues, a U.S. study suggests.
August 9, 2016 After age 40, volunteering linked to enhanced mental health Volunteer work may be good for your mental wellbeing, but only after age 40, according to a new study.
August 4, 2016 Helping teens cope with the loss of a parent Q&A with Dr. Manny: My teenage daughter is having a really difficult time with the passing of her father. I'm afraid she might start using the wrong kind of coping mechanisms to numb her pain. What kind of advice can I give her to help?
August 4, 2016 Elders with negative attitude about aging may be less resilient to stress Older adults with a positive attitude about aging may be more resilient to stress, according to a new study.
August 1, 2016 Study points way to finding genes affecting depression risk In a key advance for the study of depression, a comprehensive scan of human DNA has turned up the apparent hiding places of more than a dozen genes linked to the disorder.