October 28, 2015 Taking a 'mental health day': Your rights in the workplace We’ve probably all taken a day off work to unwind— you may have even called it a “mental health day.”
October 28, 2015 Combination of stress and depression boosts risks for heart patients For people with heart disease, high levels of stress coupled with depression increase the risk of heart attack and death, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Taking anti-depressants during pregnancy may increase autism risk Women who take anti-depressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
October 28, 2015 PTSD common among female Vietnam-era veterans Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more common than previously thought among female veterans of the Vietnam War era, suggests a new study.
October 28, 2015 Party drug Ketamine could help treat severe depression The party drug ketamine could one day be used to help some people suffering from severe depression, according to British scientists who gave infusions of the narcotic nicknamed "special K" to patients.
October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Anti-smoking policies may also fight suicide Smoking is not only bad for physical health, it may also be bad for mental health, a new study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Brain imaging a promising method for predicting future behavior, study finds What if teachers could predict a child’s special needs and develop a unique educational program in advance? And what if doctors could know whether a psychiatric medication would worsen or improve a particular patient’s symptoms?
October 28, 2015 Do donuts cause depression? While it's common knowledge that the average (crappy) American diet may cause diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, few people recognize the connection between what you eat and and how you think.
October 28, 2015 Rethink your after-work routine to reduce stress, fatigue It is so easy to arrive home from work in a bad mood, cranky and frustrated.