October 26, 2015 Brain scans could predict patients at risk of major depression Scientists studying people with depression say brain scans could be used to predict who is most likely to relapse, an approach that could help doctors make better decisions about who should stay on antidepressants and who should stop.
October 26, 2015 Summer sadness? 5 tips to reclaim your happiness ‘Tis the season to be perpetually beachside and on a sun-soaked vacation—or so say Instagram and Facebook this time of year.
October 26, 2015 Group therapy may work as well as drugs to prevent depression relapse Group therapy may work as well as medication to help keep depression from returning for patients who have already taken drugs to control symptoms, a British study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Antidepressant link to newborn disorder may be less than believed Use of antidepressants late in pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of babies born with a serious respiratory disorder, but the increased risk appears to be less than previous research has suggested, according to a new study.
October 26, 2015 Germanwings tragedy highlights stigma surrounding mental illness As more details emerge about a 27-year-old German co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, who, authorities say purposely crashed Germanwings Flight 9525 into the French Alps, killing 149 people and himself on March 24, we are learning more about his issues with depression and mental illness.Â
October 26, 2015 Destigmatizing mental disorders key to teen suicide prevention, says advocate mom Following a devastating tragedy, one family turned their grief into outreach for young adults with mental illness. Their organization, Attitudes in Reverse (AIR), is one of the only organizations in the U.S. that focuses on educating this at-risk demographic. Â Â Â
October 26, 2015 Online life for teens may lead to real-life problems Teens' online behaviors may create real-life problems like relationship abuse and negative thoughts on body image, according to two new studies.
October 26, 2015 Depressed? Botox might be the key to happiness Picture this: your appointment with your therapist is coming to a close and instead of writing you a prescription for an antidepressant, he gives you an injection of Botox and sends you on your way.
October 26, 2015 4 ways to fight seasonal depression naturally The shorter days of winter can give you the blues, and for some people, it may even lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or seasonal depression. Here are four natural ways to combat the conditionÂ
October 26, 2015 Long-time stress in women linked to higher risk of Alzheimer’s Middle-aged women who are introverted and easily distressed may be more likely to develop dementia later in life, suggests a nearly 40-year-long study.