October 25, 2015 Advocate fights for new Huntington’s disease legislation in mother’s memory MaryAnn Emerick was only a teenager when her mother began exhibiting symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD), a debilitating neurological condition that impacts nearly 30,000 Americans.
October 25, 2015 Researchers seek to improve bipolar disorder, depression treatment Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar disorder is one of the toughest calls psychiatrists face.
October 25, 2015 Early caregiving may affect child's academic, social success Individuals who experience sensitive caregiving during the first three years of life may see lasting effects on their relationships and academic achievement, research published Thursday in the journal Child Development suggests.
October 25, 2015 No increased stress from heavier social media use, survey says Heavy users of the Internet and social media do not have higher levels of stress, and women who use Twitter, email and photo sharing show less stress than women who do not use them, a survey released on Thursday showed.
October 25, 2015 High mental illness rates, little help for youth in detention Many youth caught up in the juvenile justice system are hospitalized for mental illness because they aren’t getting psychiatric help before they’re arrested or while they’re in detention centers, a study in California suggests.
October 25, 2015 Treating troops' sleep problems may reduce PTSD Sleep problems are common in members of the military, and may increase the risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new report.
October 25, 2015 Brain inflammation linked to clinical depression, study finds Brain inflammation may be a marker for clinical depression, suggests a small study by Canadian researchers.
October 25, 2015 Awe-inspiring experiences good for relationships, study finds Polett Villalta says her first deep scuba dive was one of the best experiences of her life. As she descended to 110 feet, a sunken ship slowly became visible in the green-grey water. A turtle swam by.
October 25, 2015 America's best-selling drug isn't the one you'd guess America's best-selling drug is ... Viagra? Prozac?
October 25, 2015 Sunny days may boost suicide rate The fact that suicide rates tend to peak in springtime has long puzzled scientists.