January 26, 2016 British mother dies of brain tumor after doctors misdiagnose her with depression A British mother misdiagnosed with depression reportedly died Sunday night after a brain tumor claimed her life.
January 26, 2016 Panel recommends depression screening for adults U.S. adults should be screened for depression, says an influential panel of government-backed experts.
January 26, 2016 Alkermes depression drug fails in studies, shares plunge Alkermes Plc said its drug for major depressive disorder did not meet the main goal of improving depression symptoms in two late-stage studies, sending its shares down 32 percent in premarket trading.
January 26, 2016 Long-term opioid use linked to depression People who take prescription opioids, which are used for treating pain, for longer than a month may have an increased risk of developing depression, according to a new study.
January 21, 2016 Lack of resilience as a teen tied to higher diabetes risk as an adult Men who have low resistance to psychological stress at age 18 may face considerably higher risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood compared to those better able to handle stress, according to new research.
January 21, 2016 Sexual trauma raises suicide risk among veterans Men and women veterans who experienced sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment while serving in the military are at heightened risk of suicide, according to a recent U.S. study.
January 18, 2016 Psychology patients with unmet preferences report poorer outcomes Psychological therapy may yield greater benefits if providers can meet patients' preferences, a UK study suggests.
January 15, 2016 Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people Yoga-based exercise programs can improve mobility among people over age 60 and possibly help prevent falls by improving balance, according to a new review of existing research.
January 14, 2016 Paroxetine in early pregnancy once again linked to birth defects Women who take the antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat) early in pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with birth defects, a review of previous research suggests.
January 13, 2016 Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control People who have both diabetes and depression may have an easier time keeping their blood sugar levels under control if they also take medication to address their mental health symptoms, a U.S. study suggests.