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October 24, 2015

Surprising causes of winter depression

When the weather turns cold and daylight hours dwindle, it's easy to blame seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for a blue mood. But chances are, there's a whole lot more to your SAD story. Before you flip on a light box, make sure these other seasonal mood-busters aren't dragging you down.

October 24, 2015

Adult support of bullied LGB youths tied to fewer suicide attempts

Bullied lesbian, gay and bisexual high school students are less likely to fight and attempt suicide when they feel connected to an adult at school, suggests a new study.

October 24, 2015

Lingering depression may double stroke risk, study says

People who have depression for a long time may be at increased risk for stroke, a new study suggests.

October 24, 2015

Psychiatrists team with pediatricians to treat child mental health disorders

Many parents know the scenario: Their child shows signs of anxiety or depression, throws fits or has trouble focusing.

October 24, 2015

Stressful jobs tied to small increase in stroke risk

Up to one in four jobs are "high strain," and people in these lines of work may be at increased risk of stroke, according to a new analysis of past research.

October 24, 2015

Diabetes and depression may increase risk of dementia

Adults who have either depression or type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of developing dementia, and the risk may be even higher for people who have both conditions, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

First magic mushroom depression trial hits stumbling block

The world's first clinical trial designed to explore using a hallucinogen from magic mushrooms to treat people with depression has stalled because of British and European rules on the use of illegal drugs in research

October 24, 2015

Depression may keep some men from fighting prostate cancer

Depression may be source of disparities in the treatment men get for prostate cancer, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

New test may help predict development of memory problems

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed a scoring system to assess whether an individual is at risk for developing memory problems that could lead to dementia— a potentially inexpensive and easy method to identify the need for further testing, study authors said.

October 24, 2015

Could a blood test diagnose depression?

Interesting news in the mental health world: Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an early version of a blood test designed to diagnose depression.