Depression April 6, 2016 Addiction may explain the link between social media and depression Studies have linked the use of social media to depression, but addiction to social media, rather than use alone, may explain the connection, new research suggests.
Pregnancy April 5, 2016 Study finds risks for teens whose moms took certain antidepressants Adolescents whose mothers took certain antidepressants while pregnant with them are more than four times as likely to become depressed by age 15, compared with children whose mothers had psychiatric disorders but didn’t take the medication during pregnancy, according to a large new study.
Children's Health April 4, 2016 Film to help families prevent LGBT youth suicides When families reject their lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) children, it dramatically increases the youths' risk for suicide.
Women's Health April 4, 2016 Overweight teen girls more likely to be depressed as adults Women who were overweight as adolescents are more likely than others to have symptoms of depression at age 65, especially if they were raised in low-income families, according to a new study.
Bipolar Disorder March 30, 2016 How Patty Duke's own battle with mental illness helped shape legacy In most circles, Patty Duke may be best known for her longtime career in Hollywood, including her Academy Award-winning performance at age 16, as Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker.”
Men's Health March 24, 2016 Men with psoriasis may be more prone to erectile dysfunction Men with psoriasis may be more prone to erectile dysfunction than their peers without this skin disease, and their odds of sexual difficulties are even higher if they are depressed or have other health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure, a Chinese study suggests.
HEART HEALTH March 24, 2016 Vets with PTSD may also face greater risk of heart attacks and strokes Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also have damaged blood vessels that increase their risk for heart attacks and strokes, a U.S. study suggests.
Depression March 24, 2016 Obituary tells brutal 'truth' of sister's depression After her sister committed suicide last month, Eleni Pinnow took an unusual approach in writing the obituary: "Aletha Meyer Pinnow, 31, of Duluth, formerly of Oswego and Chicago, Ill., died from depression and suicide on Feb. 20, 2016," reads the first line in the Duluth News Tribune of Minnesota.
Pregnancy March 23, 2016 Elevated oxytocin levels during pregnancy may signal postpartum depression Researchers have identified a link between higher levels of the “love” hormone oxytocin in the third trimester and pregnancy and a greater severity of postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms in women previously diagnosed with the mental condition.
MENTAL HEALTH March 22, 2016 Depression, addiction common among young transgender women Mental health issues like depression and addiction are more common among young transgender women than the general U.S. population, according to a new study.
MENTAL HEALTH March 14, 2016 Financial burden of cancer can harm quality of life Almost a third of U.S. cancer survivors face financial burdens, and physical and metal health tends to be worse for those who do, according to a new study.