June 29, 2016 Binge-eating disorder can be treated with talk therapy or drugs People with recurring episodes of binge-eating can be helped with talk therapy or medication, according to a new review of previous studies.
June 27, 2016 Teen checkups should include suicide risk screening Suicide is among the leading causes of death in U.S. adolescents and while it's not entirely preventable, doctors can minimize the risk by asking the right questions during routine checkups, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
June 27, 2016 Depression symptoms may improve with cochlear implants For older adults with severe hearing loss, receiving a cochlear implant may help to lift depression symptoms, a small U.S. study suggests.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.