October 28, 2015 The power of positivity: How banishing negative thoughts helped me beat pancreatic cancer, twice Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal human diseases known to man.
October 28, 2015 Early life adversity linked to later depression for teens Tough experiences before age six, like family instability or abuse, are tied to changes in brain structure and to a higher risk of anxiety or depression, according to a study of mother-son pairs in England.
October 28, 2015 Clinically depressed three times more likely to commit violent crime People diagnosed with major depression are around three times more likely than the general population to commit violent crimes such as robbery, sexual offences and assault, psychiatric experts said on Wednesday.
October 28, 2015 Antidepressants can change a person's feelings of love, study says People who suffer from depression but are happily in love—perhaps an odd combination—may want to think twice about popping certain antidepressants, LiveScience reports.
October 28, 2015 Birth season may predict mood in adulthood, study finds Biochemical studies have confirmed that seasons can impact a person’s temperament, but new research from Hungary suggests that birth month may also be a predictor of certain mood disorders later in life, Medical News Today reported.
October 28, 2015 Goth teens more likely to self-harm and be depressed Teens identifying with the "goth" culture may be more vulnerable to depression and self-harm, according to a UK study.
October 28, 2015 Addicted to illness: How one woman recovered from a 20 year struggle with Munchausen syndrome When Lindsay was hospitalized for postpartum depression at 24, she realized how much she loved the experience of being in the psychiatric ward. Â So she started to mimic the symptoms of others so that she could stay even longer. Â Eventually, Lindsay would go on to feign more than 12 mental and physical illnesses as she struggled with a 20 year battle with Munchausen syndrome.
October 28, 2015 How financial stress can harm your health It can change your appetite and your sleep patterns, even prevent you from seeing a doctor. In fact, financial stress could be affecting your health in ways you never imagined. Â
October 27, 2015 US report calls for end to 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth A new report from the U.S. government calls for an end to the discredited practice known as conversion therapy for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youths.
October 27, 2015 Are the 'winter blues' a real thing? Feeling sad or lethargic now that the days are shorter and the temperatures have dropped? Sleeping more often than you want?