Top Mental Health News
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Study: Depressed college students twice as likely to drop out
Investigators say the loss of interest in activities is the likely link between depression and poor academic performance. Read Summary > -
Brain detects happiness faster than sadness in others
Investigators say their research may shed light on the ways people make value judgments about other people and come to their opinions of "first impressions." Read Summary > -
Depression linked to premature birth in black women
According to a new study, depression may play a role in why black women are twice as likely to give birth prematurely as white women. Read Summary > -
Fathers' depression linked to crying babies: study
New research suggests that depression in both fathers and mothers can contribute to crying and colic in infants. Read Summary > -
Q&A: How can I manage my bipolar disorder without meds?
A woman who has been diagnosed with bipolar II disorder asks experts if there is a way to manage the condition without medications, since she is unable to afford them. Read Summary > -
Mental disorders common in teen girls who self-cut: study
Teen girls who engage in self-cutting are more prone to mental disorders such as major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders, according to a new study. Read Summary > -
Irritability may signal bipolar disorder in children
Doctors should consider irritability a possible symptoms of bipolar disorder when they are diagnosing the condition in children, new research suggests. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary >
