Looking forward to a perfect holiday? Think twice before you say yes, researchers warn.   Read Summary >

A Texas-based meat processor is recalling 2,609 pounds of ready-to-eat turkey breast products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   Read Summary >

One in five workers has taken time off of work for a stress-induced "mental health day," but were unwilling to admit it, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

If you think kids quit texting or emailing overnight, think again, experts say.   Read Summary >

Brain scans may help determine the difference between children who have ADHD and those who have bipolar disorder, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

According to a new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, babies born to women who suffer from depression may experience developmental and social delays.   Read Summary >

In this slideshow, health experts give seven symptoms of SAD, including irritability, loss of interest in sex, and carb cravings.   Read Summary >

Society is still struggling with overcoming the stigma of bipolar disorder, despite advances by doctors and researchers to learn more about how to diagnose and treat the condition.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the Science Translational Medicine journal suggests that gene therapy may help ease depression.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that it didn't matter which muscle was tightened--finger, calf, hand, or biceps, but the will-power boost only worked during the moment they faced the self-control dilemma.   Read Summary >

The study confirms previous research that has consistently shown that as body weight climbs, suicide declines.   Read Summary >

The new guidelines favor a tailored approach to treating the condition, as well as recommendations for the use of shock therapy, maintenance medications, and exercise as a depression treatment.   Read Summary >

Children who have a severely mentally ill parent are almost nine times more likely to be victims of homicide than children who have healthy parents, Dutch researchers have found.   Read Summary >

A recent U.S. survey has found that people living on the Gulf Coast-facing counties showed a more than 25-percent increase in depression diagnoses after the BP oil spill.   Read Summary >

Spanish researchers say the changing moods many mothers experience after giving birth have no influence on the course or prognosis of bipolar disorder in women.   Read Summary >

People who tend to think about the passing of time appear to plan on spending more time with loved ones, while those prompted to think about money tend to work more, a new survey has found.   Read Summary >

Your brain may be hard-wired to take your friends' opinions seriously, even if you don't have much in common, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

The 14-year study of 125 children found that 39 percent of those with ADHD suffered from depression, compared with just 8 percent in the control group.   Read Summary >

Researchers in China say teens who have unhealthy online habits are more at risk for depression.   Read Summary >

According to new research, bipolar teens who are experiencing manic phases and those with ADHD are more sexually active, have more sexual partners, and are more likely to have a sexually transmitted disease.   Read Summary >

Watching too many TV medical dramas may reduce your satisfaction with life, a small new study suggests.   Read Summary >

According to a new study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost one in every 10 Americans suffers from depression, and about one-third have a severe form of mental illness.   Read Summary >

It's long been known that suicide rates in the United States are higher among residents of the mountainous regions in the west, and researchers may have discovered why this is the case.   Read Summary >

Though going to college can be stressful for all young adults, experts say those who have bipolar disorder or who are at risk for the condition are even more vulnerable to mental health issues than the general population.   Read Summary >

Statistics suggest that people who practice such careers as social work, child care, and food services are more prone to major depression than people who are in other careers.   Read Summary >

British researchers have found that people who take newer types of antipsychotic medications such as Seroquel may have a higher risk for developing a dangerous type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism.   Read Summary >

In this slideshow, a health reporter discusses ways you and your physician can assess the effectiveness of your depression treatment.   Read Summary >

Bipolar patients who abuse drugs and alcohol have a greatly increased risk of committing violent crimes, a new research suggests.   Read Summary >

In self-embedding, people--often teens--deliberately insert objects made of such materials as wood, glass, and metal under their skin.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and depression found in teenagers who have severe acne appears to be due to the acne itself, and not the medications used to treat it.   Read Summary >

Researchers say their findings may explain why postpartum depression sufferers have a hard time bonding with their babies.   Read Summary >

New research published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence suggests that when U.S. teens from Asian and Latin American backgrounds experience discrimination, it can affect both their mental and physical health.   Read Summary >

British researchers have found that many parents experience depression during the first 12 years of their children's lives, but the risk is highest during the first year after a child's birth.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study in Norway suggest that a psychiatric disorder that is severe enough to keep people from working may also bring them greater risks of heart disease, suicide, and some cancers.   Read Summary >

Ohio State University researchers have found that even after escaping a controlling or violent relationship with the father of her child, a mother's mental health may continue to decline.   Read Summary >

How can parents know when their child is exhibiting normal mood swings and temper flares and when he or she is showing symptoms of bipolar disorder?   Read Summary >

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has added to existing evidence that a mouse virus may play a role in chronic fatigue syndrome.   Read Summary >

Babies whose mothers are caring and attentive usually grow into well-adjusted children, but now experts say they may also be more likely than their peers to grow into emotionally-healthy adults.   Read Summary >

Scientists at Yale are working to develop ketamine--a drug used in party circles under the name "Special K"-- into a powerful and effective antidepressant.   Read Summary >

A new study adds to previous research showing that parents have lower feelings of well-being when their grown children have problems.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that though one in five people who have the body image problem known as body dysmorphic disorder have cosmetic surgery, very few of them experience a reduction in the severity of their condition.   Read Summary >

Having a loving sibling--especially a sister--may help against delinquency and depression, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

A recommendation that will remove the "bereavement clause" from the DSM is under fire from critics.   Read Summary >

A team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified brain regions that play a role in the development of childhood anxiety.   Read Summary >

Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say nearly 40 percent of Americans who have major depression also have mild, brief episodes of manic behavior.   Read Summary >

Results from a new small study suggest that adding the over-the-counter supplement S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAMe) to standard antidepressant treatment may help some people with major depression.   Read Summary >

A psychologist at Colorado State University has found that people's culture has a great impact on their suicidal behavior because it writes "scripts" for self-destructive behaviors that men and women then follow.   Read Summary >

Australian researchers have found that teenagers who spend far too much time on the Internet have a higher risk of developing depression.   Read Summary >

Results from a new poll suggest that the number of so-called "cyberchondriacs" has risen from 154 million people in 2009 to 175 million people in 2010.   Read Summary >

A new study in the journal Biological Psychology has found that gender-specific regulation of cholesterol levels in the elderly may help prevent depression in these patients.   Read Summary >

Researchers at University of South Florida have found that teens who have more optimistic outlooks tend to be healthier.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that some seizure medications do not raise the risk of suicide for people who take them for epilepsy, but they more than double the risk of suicide for people with depression.   Read Summary >

New research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry has found that an infusion of the anesthetic ketamine can lift the mood of patients suffering from severe bipolar depression within minutes.   Read Summary >

According to a new poll by Harris Interactive and HealthDay, Americans are still confused about the health care reform bill signed into law by President Barack Obama in March.   Read Summary >

People with psychiatric issues can use acting as a powerful form of therapy, while plays about the experience of mental illness can help educate audiences about these conditions.   Read Summary >

It's a popular notion that young children "bounce back" from exposure to disaster and trauma better than adults, but a new study has found that this is not the case.   Read Summary >

According to a new study of New York City preschoolers, children whose mother struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center were more likely to have behavioral problem than children whose mothers coped more easily with the attacks.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry has found that people who have major depression have a reduced ability to perceive the brightness of colors.   Read Summary >

A team of researchers from Yale University has found that the risk of a child of an alcoholic parent developing a psychiatric illness in later life depends, in part, on the child's gender and on which parent--mother or father--had the drinking problem.   Read Summary >

According to a new small study, the so-called "club drug" Ecstasy may make psychotherapy more effective for people who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).   Read Summary >

Swedish researchers say the method a person uses to attempt suicide may help predict his or her chances of completing a suicide in the future.   Read Summary >

Under the new rules, veterans of all wars are eligible to receive compensation if they can prove they served in a war zone in a role consistent with the events they say caused their condition.   Read Summary >

Investigators say one reason depressed and anxious children are often overlooked for treatment is that they tend to keep to themselves and are rarely disruptive, which means teachers and other professionals may fail to notice their symptoms.   Read Summary >

A review of previous research has found Tai Chi and Qigong exercise routines can offer a number of significant mental and physical health benefits.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, depression in people who have multiple sclerosis may be due to biological--and not psychological--reasons.   Read Summary >

Government researchers have found that a combination of alcohol counseling, antidepressants, and "talk" therapy may help reduce violent episodes in men who have a history of both domestic abuse and drinking problems.   Read Summary >

Experts say that the road to recovery for children and teens with eating disorders, addictions, and mental illness is tougher--and less clear--than it is for adults with these issues.   Read Summary >

Some wonder if a recent racist rant actor and director Mel Gibson allegedly made to his ex-girlfriend is due to his continuing struggle with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the results of a new study may explain why some people who take statins to lower their cholesterol experience feelings of anxiety and depression.   Read Summary >

Scientists have identified a group of genetic variations that can predict with 77 percent accuracy whether or not a person will live to be 100 years old.   Read Summary >

Cyberbullying includes aggressive, intentional, repeated acts using computers, mobile phones, or other electronic media against people who cannot easily defend themselves.   Read Summary >

Depressed patients in a recent study had almost twice the risk of dementia than the general population, researchers say.   Read Summary >

According to a new study published in the journal Psychiatric Services, people who live with serious mental illness outside an institutional setting have a shorter lifespan than the general population.   Read Summary >

More than half of older men who use antidepressants show no improvement in their depression and have a substantially greater risk of dying, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder.   Read Summary >

In a recent study, an experimental obesity medication called Contrave was found to both lessen symptoms of depression and improve eating control in obese patients who suffer from major depression.   Read Summary >

Normal-weight girls who worry about being overweight are more prone to depression than girls who actually are overweight, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Prescription drugs and other medical treatments go a long way toward helping people manage bipolar disorder, but experts say lifestyle factors can play a huge role in controlling the condition, as well.   Read Summary >

A reader wonders if there is a way to "discourage" bipolar disorder in offspring if there is a history of the condition in a family.   Read Summary >

Drugmaker Pfizer has decided not to start a late-stage clinical trial of the antipsychotic medication Geodon in children with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Low levels of vitamins B6 and B12 may make older adults more prone to depression, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A study of more than 400 people suggests that omega-3 fatty acid supplements may reduce depression symptoms in patients with major depression who do not have anxiety disorders.   Read Summary >

Pharmacist Joe Graedon talks about expiration dates on medications, and he gives advice on which drugs might still be safe to take after these dates have passed and which definitely aren't.   Read Summary >

Scientists at Michigan State University have found that people who have bipolar disorder are also more likely to have high blood pressure.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, more than half of primary care doctors report they do not feel competent to diagnose bipolar disorder (BPD) or to manage treatment plans for the condition.   Read Summary >

Researchers in Northern Ireland have found that traumatic sexual events may contribute to the development of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.   Read Summary >

Researchers working with rodents have found that females are twice as likely as males to develop stress-induced diseases such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.   Read Summary >

According to new research, as many as 14 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq suffer from depression or post-traumatic stress disorder that is severe enough to disrupt their work or private lives.   Read Summary >

Three studies have linked diet, smoking, and medications that cause sun sensitivity to vision health and the development of eye diseases.   Read Summary >

According to a new study in the United Kingdom, being depressed can may people who have real physical pain feel worse.   Read Summary >

Researchers at the Oregon Social Learning Center have found that men who attempted suicide as teens are much more likely to abuse their girlfriends and wives.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, the children of women who took the drug Depakote (valproic acid) during the first trimester of their pregnancy are much more likely to have serious births defects that affect the heart, limbs, and brain.   Read Summary >

Researchers speculate that the stress hormone cortisol--which is linked to both depression and abdominal fat--may explain the link between the mood disorder and belly fat.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found a link between depression, enlarged prostate, and incontinence in men.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the journal Ophthalmology has found that antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors appear to increase the risk for cataracts in seniors.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke could increase a person's odds for developing psychological distress, depression, schizophrenia, and delirium.   Read Summary >

Experts say about 40 percent of bipolar patients are initially misdiagnosed--often with depression.   Read Summary >

Swedish scientists have found that microscopic particles in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with bipolar disorder may correlate with the severity of the underlying disease processes in the central nervous system.   Read Summary >

A recent study of mice with an obsessive-compulsive disorder is the first to find a cause-and-effect relationship between immune system problems and some psychiatric disorders.   Read Summary >

In this slideshow, a reporter discusses past and present celebrities who have been linked to bipolar disorder, including Virginia Woolf, Kurt Cobain, Carrie Fisher, and Britney Spears.   Read Summary >

Men with low intelligence are almost nine times more likely to attempt suicide than their most intelligent counterparts, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

According to a new survey from Consumer Reports, Americans prefer taking drugs to talk therapy to treat their anxiety and depression, with almost 80 percent taking medications to treat these conditions.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, the Vagus Nerve Stimulation device was effective at easing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression after 50 weeks.   Read Summary >

Canadian researchers have found that women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants while they are pregnant may increase their risk of having a miscarriage by 68 percent.   Read Summary >

The peak in pollen counts in the spring has been linked to a spike in suicides worldwide, while the drop in pollen counts in the the fall season has been tied to lower suicide rates.   Read Summary >

If your morning cup of coffee has evolved into a morning pot of coffee, you may becoming "immune" to the caffeine jolt, experts say.   Read Summary >

Psychiatrists have found that more that one-third of teenagers with treatment-resistant depression became symptom-free six months after changing their medications or combining a drug switch with talk therapy.   Read Summary >

The low-impact martial art known as Tai Chi appears to reduce participants' stress, anxiety, and depression, a new review suggests.   Read Summary >

Italian researchers say seniors who live in assisted-living or long-term care facilities have a higher rate of suicide than those who continue living at home.   Read Summary >

New research has found that people who are off work because of an injury are more prone to suffer high rates of depression and suicide.   Read Summary >

In a recent interview with Oprah, sometimes-cranky "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell admitted that he occasionally struggles with depression that causes him to be anti-social and irritable.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, the symptoms of depression in preschool-age children do not always resemble those in older children or adults, and they often may be ignored.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that people who are "over-diagnosed" with bipolar disorder are more likely to have received disability payments and to have received these payments for a longer period of time.   Read Summary >

Though many children have imaginary friends or carry on conversations with toys or dolls, some of these young people may be experiencing the first symptoms of psychosis, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Hearing the sound of their mother's voice over the phone can prompt as much hormone-induced stress relief as an actual hug among daughters, new research has found.    Read Summary >

Researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore have found that older people who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to become depressed over time.   Read Summary >

People who experience psychological issues such as depression or substance abuse in childhood tend to have lower pay, fewer marriages, and less of a tendency to maximize their education's benefits in adulthood, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Traumatic brain injuries can be caused by vehicle accidents or blunt traumas, and they are a "signature injury" among soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.   Read Summary >

Postpartum depression is an issue usually associated with new mothers, but a new study has found that a significant number of men also suffer a form of this condition.   Read Summary >

A new report has found that people who have such mental health conditions as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are three times more likely to be sent to jail than they are to be hospitalized and receive treatment.   Read Summary >

Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they will investigate a gene test set to go on sale at pharmacy chain Walgreen's that is designed to help people assess their risk for inherited diseases.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study published in the journal Behavior Therapy suggest that telephone therapy is just as effective at treating clinical depression as face-to-face therapy.   Read Summary >

German researchers say persistent depression after a heart attack may be due to changes in the anterior cingulate cortex in the brain.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, children who remain with their parents after child protective services enter their lives have more potentially damaging levels of the stress hormone cortisol than kids who are placed in foster care instead.   Read Summary >

Though this finding was not surprising, researchers say, one unexpected discovery was that verbal abuse alone was more damaging to women's mental health than physical abuse alone.   Read Summary >

Women who take the antidepressant Wellbutrin (bupropion) while they are pregnant have an increased risk of having a baby with the heart problem known as left outflow tract defect, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

In the new issue of the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, two experts say that a new classification of depressive subtypes is needed because a simple diagnosis of depression is not adequate to guide treatment.   Read Summary >

In a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association, more than one-third of Americans say the stigma surrounding mental illness has declined.   Read Summary >

New research in the Archives of General Psychiatry has found that though mood and anxiety disorders decline with age, these mental health conditions are still common in older adults.   Read Summary >

An article published in the journal Sleep suggests that getting fewer than six hours of sleep per night may increase your risk of dying prematurely.   Read Summary >

Want better mental health? Experts say just five minutes a day in the great, green outdoors may do the trick.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that no single type of antidepressant is more likely to increase the risk that adults starting these types of medications will attempt or commit suicide.   Read Summary >

Women who smoke while pregnant increase their baby's risk of developing such psychiatric problems as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and depression in childhood and young adulthood, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, children who are overweight face a 63 percent higher risk of being the target of a bully than children who are normal weight.   Read Summary >

The treatment, called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), is believed to work by creating electrical currents in nerve cells in a region of the brain that is underactive in depressed people.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that about 50 percent of women who have abortions suffer from depression and substance abuse.   Read Summary >

According to Dr. H, SSRI drugs like Prozac, Celex, and Zoloft can inhibit a liver enzyme that is needed in order to keep tamoxifen working properly.   Read Summary >

Two companies associated with Johnson & Johnson have agreed to pay more than $81 million to settle charges that they illegally marketed the drug Topamax to treat psychiatric disorders.   Read Summary >

In her new book, Welcome to the Jungle: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bipolar but Were Too Freaked Out to Ask, Hilary Smith gives advice to people who live with this mood disorder and to their friends and loved ones.   Read Summary >

Drugmaker AstraZeneca PLC will pay $520 million to settle charges that it illegally marketed its schizophrenia medication Seroquel to treat such conditions as anxiety, Alzheimer's, depression, and dementia--all of which are unapproved uses of the drug.    Read Summary >

Recent research suggests that exercise may be particularly helpful in easing symptoms of anxiety and mild-to-moderate depression.   Read Summary >

Studies have found that deficiencies in certain vitamins and other nutrients can contribute to depression, but experts say these 10 recipes supply foods that taste great and may make you feel great as well.   Read Summary >

Scientists at Loyola University Medical Center have found that a class of antidepressants may help protect users' cardiovascular health by slowing the clumping of blood platelets.   Read Summary >

People who tested positive for depression in a recent study consumed 60 percent more chocolate than people who had lower test scores for depression.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that Spanish-speaking people in the United States often receive prescription drug information that is so poorly translated that taking the medications may be potentially hazardous for the patient.   Read Summary >

A woman whose spouse and children say she is "moody" and may have bipolar disorder asks experts if she has this condition and should seek treatment for it.   Read Summary >

Psychiatrist Allen Frances believes expanding the diagnostic criteria for bipolar II disorder will exacerbate problems with overdiagnosis and overuse of antipsychotic and mood stabilizing medications.   Read Summary >

The Havasupai Indian tribe in Arizona has settled a lawsuit against Arizona State University, saying scientists at the university misused blood samples from tribe members to do research on schizophrenia, inbreeding, and ancient population migration.   Read Summary >

Researchers at Tulane University have found that children who are spanked when they are three years old are more likely to be aggressive when they are five years old.   Read Summary >

Results from a new government survey suggest that more than 40 percent of U.S. adults who live with depression also smoke.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, black men who live with chronic pain are more likely than white men to experience affective distress, depression, and disability.   Read Summary >

A test known as the Implicit Association Test may have the potential to measure how people feel about suicide, and this could help mental health professionals predict how likely these patients are to take their own lives.   Read Summary >

People who have borderline personality disorder can experience long-term remission of their symptoms after receiving hospital treatment, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Television shows such as House and Grey's Anatomy that feature doctors are wildly popular, but experts say these shows' slippery ethics and questionable approaches to medicine may be misleading real patients in their expectations of medical treatment.   Read Summary >

Researchers at the Buck Institute for Age Research have found that antidepressants and mood stabilizers may help people recover from a stroke.   Read Summary >

President Barack Obama has made moves to issue new rules that will allow gay and lesbian partners to visit one another in the hospital and to make decisions about their care--a benefit of marriage that has long been denied to them.   Read Summary >

Researchers say this should not discourage potential adoptive parents, because counseling, ADHD medication, and help from adoption specialists can help kids and adults make the adjustment.   Read Summary >

Scientists at The University of Western Ontario say they have found the biological link between stress, anxiety, and depression.   Read Summary >

The panel stopped short of saying there is such as condition as Gulf War Syndrome, but they did note that many veterans of the Gulf War do suffer from a "multi-symptom condition."   Read Summary >

Researchers say that if you're dissatisfied with a friend or partner, saying "thank you" may improve your feelings about the relationship.   Read Summary >

Researchers in Hawaii and California have found that transcendental meditation can improve health in people at high risk for death from depression that can lead to heart disease.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the criteria used by psychiatrists to diagnose bulimia and anorexia nervosa may be too rigid, causing many people with serious cases of these eating disorders to go undiagnosed.   Read Summary >

A new long-term study has found that there is no difference among antidepressants in terms of raising children's risk of suicidal thoughts.   Read Summary >

About 20 percent of all people are classified as "highly sensitive," scientists say, an inborn trait seen in children who need little disciplining, are reserved, have especially deep thoughts, cry easily, or ask unusual questions.   Read Summary >

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a new, perhaps more accurate DNA test to predict a person's predisposition for bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

British writer Mark Haddon--perhaps best known for a 2003 novel about a boy with Asperger syndrome--has written a play about bipolar disorder that critics say is both depressing and pessimistic.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has found that antipsychotics may double the risk of potentially deadly pneumonia in people over age 65.   Read Summary >

According to new research, the number of people hospitalized for accidental and intentional overdoses of painkillers and sedatives has skyrocketed in the past decade.   Read Summary >

How much your friends drink may predict how much you drink yourself, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

A long-term study of Romanian orphans has found that loving, sensitive foster care can help bring even seriously neglected children on par mentally and physically with other children.   Read Summary >

According to new research, young girls who are at high risk for developing depression appear to have a problem with the area of their brain that processes rewards and pleasure.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, poorer Latinos who suffer from depression but who stigmatize mental illness are less likely to keep scheduled appointments to control their condition or to take depression medications.   Read Summary >

Teen depression can be a serious condition, and Australian psychologist Dr. Julie-Anne Sykley says the Harry Potter book series may help in the treatment and understanding of depression in teens.   Read Summary >

Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration say pilots may now fly while taking antidepressants, a move that lifts the ban on the drugs.   Read Summary >

The so-called "natural" diet supplement known as Brazilian diet pills contains potentially addictive antidepressants, tranquilizers, and amphetamines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.   Read Summary >

Call for children ages 10 to 17 years old who have bipolar disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Tag-team wrestling champion Chris Kanyon--a long-time bipolar disorder sufferer--was found dead in his New York apartment after apparently overdosing on medications.   Read Summary >

Experts at The American Dietetic Association have updated their guidelines on supplements to stress that eating nutrient-rich foods--and not popping pills--is the best way to get necessary nutrients and reduce your risk of disease.   Read Summary >

Experts address the top seven fears about health care reform, giving the verdict on which are true and which are false.   Read Summary >

Drugmaker Eli Lilly is warning doctors and consumers about antidepressants and antipsychotic medications that were recently stolen from a Connecticut warehouse in an elaborate burglary.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 to 75 years old who have bipolar I depression to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Veterinarians in the United Kingdom are four times more likely to kill themselves than the general population in that country, and twice as prone to suicide as other people who work in health care.   Read Summary >

Researchers in Sweden have found that hand and foot massages can help ease to the grief of people who have recently experienced the death of a loved one.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to experts about the controversies surrounding diagnosing bipolar disorder in kids, as well as the alternative diagnoses now being considered for children with bipolar-like symptoms.   Read Summary >

According to the judgment, Pfizer misled Kaiser Health Plan Inc. into believing the epilepsy drug Neurontin was effective at treating bipolar disorder and migraines.   Read Summary >

Doctors who use electronic prescribing systems rather than paper prescriptions may be able to significantly reduce medication errors, a new small study has found.   Read Summary >

Results from a recent University of Chicago study suggest that loneliness and a lack of connection with other people can increase blood pressure in people over age 50.   Read Summary >

A reader asks experts whether the commonly used anxiety med Xanex (alprazolam) can have long-term effects on the brain.   Read Summary >

The chief of the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health says that financial links between psychiatrists and drugmakers has created a "culture of influence," one that needs to end.   Read Summary >

A report published in a recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine has found that gays and lesbians are often excluded from sexual health medical studies.   Read Summary >

A review of previous research has found that antidepressants are effective at treating depression in people who suffer from physical illnesses.   Read Summary >

In fact, the study of more than a million women in Taiwan found that the more children a woman has, the lower her suicide risk.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that simply listening to soft, soothing music can ease anxiety as well as massage.   Read Summary >

Members of Congress passed the legislation by a measure of 219-212, with 34 Democrats and all Republicans voting against the bill.   Read Summary >

Scientists have discovered that people who have an unusual variant of a gene that can cause inflammation in the body do not have an increased risk of death after suffering a stressful life event.   Read Summary >

Dr. Bruce Cohen, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, gives a list of five things the loved ones of people with bipolar disorder should know about the condition.   Read Summary >

If the compromise bill currently under consideration in the House passes, experts say Americans will notice some immediate changes to their health care, while others won't be felt for years.   Read Summary >

Drugmaker AstraZeneca has won the first lawsuit brought by a patient who says he was harmed by taking the antipsychotic medication Seroquel.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to experts about how specially trained "comfort dogs" can come to the rescue of people living with emotional distress.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that gay, lesbian, and bisexual people who live in states that have same-sex marriage bans and other institutional types of discrimination have a higher risk of suffering from psychiatric disorders.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, people who suffer from both major depression and alcoholism are more likely to be able to stop drinking if they're treated with both the antidepressant Zoloft and the alcoholism drug naltrexone.   Read Summary >

Researchers in the Netherlands have found that the happiness "boost" many people experience while on vacation dissipates quickly when they return to their jobs and home responsibilities.   Read Summary >

A review of 10 previously published studies has found that people who have some control of their work schedules have better mental and physical health than people who work a set schedule.   Read Summary >

The researchers say this new MRI sensor might one day lead to better treatments for such dopamine-linked conditions as depression, anxiety, and addiction.   Read Summary >

About 33,000 people commit suicide every year, and the parents of these suicide victims say that regardless of how much time goes by, they still live with pain and guilt for continuing to live or having any happiness after their child is gone.   Read Summary >

Experts say people who have seasonal affective disorder may be adversely affected by the lack of light in the early morning that comes with this time shift.   Read Summary >

Patients who are worried about their medicines are more likely to suffer side effects from them, scientists say.   Read Summary >

Kindness has a domino affect that could influence a whole population, scientists say.   Read Summary >

A single-page questionnaire called the My Mood Monitor (M-3) may help primary care doctors diagnose mood disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, researchers say.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, moderate drinking before a traumatic event increases the chances the sufferer will experience flashbacks.   Read Summary >

Close says she has a history of both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in her family, and she hopes that by allowing her genome to be mapped, it might shed light on the genetic underpinnings of these conditions.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, people who have asthma are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than people who do not have the airway condition.   Read Summary >

Eighteen-year-old Michael Blosil reportedly left a suicide note in which he referred to a lifelong struggle with depression.    Read Summary >

Art has long been used as a diagnostic tool for patients with mental illnesses, but now art therapy is used to help patients heal, as well.   Read Summary >

Australian researchers have found that the long-term use of marijuana can lead to a higher risk of developing psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions.   Read Summary >

Experts say greater public awareness and a rise in the willingness of celebrities to discuss their bipolar disorder has led to an increase in the number of people who diagnose themselves with the condition.   Read Summary >

John Patrick Bedell, the man who opened fire on guards at the Pentagon last week and was fatally shot, had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, court records show.   Read Summary >

Scientists have found that there's a strong correlation between meaningful conversation and happiness.   Read Summary >

Researchers in Great Britain have found that college-age kids whose parents divorce are not bothered by the experience and are as happy as other students.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress shows that U.S. veterans are still encountering barriers in getting treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.   Read Summary >

Psychologists have found that when people are happy, they are more likely to try novel and new experiences.   Read Summary >

Experts say greater public awareness and a rise in the willingness of celebrities to discuss their bipolar disorder has led to an increase in the number of people who diagnose themselves with the condition.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that depression-specific acupuncture may help ease depression during pregnancy.   Read Summary >

Carolyn Riley was recently convicted of murdering her 4-year-old daughter Rebecca with an overdose of prescription medications used to treat bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that one of the best ways to make yourself attractive to a prospective mate is to show that you are giving of yourself to others.   Read Summary >

Scientists say electrosensitivity syndrome is most likely caused by anxiety about EMF radiation from cell phones and other electronic devices rather than the radiation itself.   Read Summary >

Scientists have found that anxiety medications such as Xanex, Valium, and Ativan use the same "reward pathway" as heroin and marijuana, a finding that may explain why these drugs can become addictive.   Read Summary >

A survey of over 353,000 people suggests that cities in the Western half of the the United States are happier than people in other cities--particularly the South.   Read Summary >

Changes to the DSM often trigger controversy, since the manual is not only used by mental health professionals, but also by insurance companies who use the diagnoses contained in it to provide or deny coverage for mental illnesses.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that the phrase "bored to death" may be true for some people.   Read Summary >

The popular notion that depressed people feel "blue" appears to be a few shades off, researchers say, since most depressed people describe their condition as being like the color gray.   Read Summary >

A new report from Thomas Reuters has found that depressed employees call in sick more often than non-depressed employees, even when they take antidepressants.   Read Summary >

Canadian researchers have found that women who take the antidepressant Paxil along with the breast cancer drug tamoxifen may be lowering their chance of survival, since Paxil appears to reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that people who have mild depression whose condition is left untreated tend to experience a worsening of their symptoms over time, leading many of them to be diagnosed with major depression.   Read Summary >

Body dysmorphic disorder affects about one to two percent of the population, including some celebrities, and it can lead patients to seek multiple plastic surgeries in an effort to "fix" their appearance.   Read Summary >

British researchers have found that people who develop compulsive Internet habits that cause them to spend most of their lives surfing the Web are more likely to show symptoms of depression.   Read Summary >

According to new research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, fish oil may reduce the chances of psychosis in people at high risk for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.    Read Summary >

A new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry has found that the antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram) may help repair brain damage and improve mental functioning in people who have suffered a stroke.   Read Summary >

Researchers say they have linked a stress hormone known as corticotropin-releasing factor to alcoholism in rats, a finding that suggests blocking this hormone may help control alcohol addiction in humans.   Read Summary >

Scientists at the Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami say they have identified five genetic variants that boost the risk for suicide in people who suffer from depression.   Read Summary >

Antidepressants in the class known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may delay the onset of lactation in mothers who take the drugs, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Results from a new survey have found that many workers are hesitant to seek treatment for mental health issues, with concerns about confidentiality and losing status at work ranking highest as the reasons for not seeking help for these problems.   Read Summary >

New regulations issued by the U.S. government will now bar health insurance companies from limiting coverage or charging higher costs for people with mental health or substance abuse issues.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that children whose parents have bipolar disorder have eight times the risk of developing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and six times the risk of developing another mental health problem than children of parents who do not have the disorder.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, pregnant women who are stressed, who lack outside support, or who have an unintended pregnancy are more at risk for depression.   Read Summary >

University of Minnesota researchers say a new type of test could detect post-traumatic stress disorder in patients early, perhaps allowing them to begin treatment before symptoms of the condition appear.   Read Summary >

Psychologists have developed a program called "resilience training" that challenges young people's tendency to think negatively about themselves and acts to protect them from stress and depression.   Read Summary >

University of California researchers have found that women who consider themselves attractive have a "war-like streak" that causes them to be quick to anger when fighting battles to get their way.   Read Summary >

Results from a new Swedish study suggest that using marijuana is unlikely to increase a person's risk of committing suicide later in life.   Read Summary >

A mental health expert discusses the things you should consider when bipolar disorder begins to affect your work performance.   Read Summary >

German researchers have found that though there are no drugs that can specifically treat borderline personality disorder, some medications do ease symptoms of the condition.   Read Summary >

Over the past decade, the number of children ages two to five years old who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed antipsychotic medications has doubled, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Congressional Democrats' plans to reform the U.S. health care system are uncertain in the wake of a Massachusetts election that delivered the seat long held by the late Senator Edward Kennedy to a Republican.   Read Summary >

A preliminary report from the Veterans Affairs Department shows that between 2005 and 2007, there was a 26 percent increase in the suicide rate among males ages 18 years to 29 years old who had left the military.   Read Summary >

Tens if not hundreds of thousands of people may have been killed or injured in the Haitian earthquake, but experts say the Haitian people's invisible emotional injuries may be the slowest to develop and may take the longest to heal.   Read Summary >

The effects of the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti are almost unimaginably devastating, but experts say health calamities caused by such factors as a lack of medical care and clean drinking water may be even worse.   Read Summary >

Studies suggest that singing is beneficial for physical health, including for people with Alzheimer's, asthma, and COPD, as well as for mental health, such as depression and anxiety.   Read Summary >

Dutch researchers have found that migraines and depression appear to share a genetic component that makes some people more likely to suffer from both conditions.   Read Summary >

Australian researchers have found that children who are breastfed for longer than six months may have a reduced risk of mental health problems later in life.   Read Summary >

The companies and drugs cited by the FDA are Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals' diabetes drug Byetta, Eli Lilly's depression med Cymbalta, Bayer AG's birth control device Mirena, and Cephalon's lymphoma drug Treanda.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the journal Clinical Psychology Review has found that five times as many American high school and college students are struggling with anxiety and other mental health problems than were experiencing these problems in the 1930s.   Read Summary >

A traditional "Western" style diet, full of sugar, white flour, and fast food may contribute to mental health problems in women.   Read Summary >

Researchers say a psychotherapy program is more effective than traditional health classes in helping teenage girls who are at risk for obesity from becoming more excessively overweight.   Read Summary >

Bitter winter cold poses health dangers to everyone, but it can be particularly hazardous to children, seniors, and people who suffer from chronic illnesses, experts say.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, people who take newer antipsychotic medications such as Zyprexa, Risperdal, and Abilify are supposed to have their cholesterol and blood sugar levels checked regularly, but many do not.   Read Summary >

Combinations of psychiatric drugs are being used more and more frequently to treat U.S. adults suffering from a wide range of mental illnesses, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Researchers from Columbia University and Rutgers University have found that the number of toddlers and children ages five years and under who are being given antipsychotic meds has doubled in recent years.   Read Summary >

Most U.S. adults who have depression do not get the minimum standard-of-practice treatment, a new study has found, and this problem is especially serious among minorities.    Read Summary >

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that antidepressants appear to be most effective in people who have the most severe depression symptoms, while people who suffer from mild-to-moderate depression are helped just as much by placebos.   Read Summary >

Though the reasons why people continue to suffer from depression are complex, scientists say one of the reasons is that current drugs don't target the correct neurological areas to effectively treat the condition.   Read Summary >

Experts discuss what bipolar women can "expect when they're expecting" in terms of the risks for depressive and manic episode relapses, postpartum psychosis, and medication issues.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that teenagers who go to bed earlier are less likely to suffer from depression or think about suicide.   Read Summary >

Keeping up an exercise program during the cold winter months can both improve your health and your mood, experts say.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rejected drugmaker Pfizer's application for its drug Lyrica to be used as a stand-alone treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, depressed people are able to feel positive feelings, but they encounter problems with hanging onto these feelings of happiness.   Read Summary >

Experts choose 10 of the top medical advances of the past decade, including human genome mapping, stem cell research, targeted cancer therapies, anti-smoking laws, and new HIV treatments.   Read Summary >

Marijuana use in teens can trigger neurological changes in the brain that can have effects on mood and anxiety levels that last into adulthood, researchers say.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the journal The Lancet has found that people with bipolar I disorder fare better long term when they use lithium treatment alone or in combination with valproate than they do when they use valproate alone.   Read Summary >

Seven tips for making lasting change in 2010.   Read Summary >

According to new research, acetaminophen (more commonly known as Tylenol) may relieve not only physical aches and pains but also the pain of hurt feelings and rejection.   Read Summary >

After more than three weeks of debate and compromise, Senate Democrats secured enough votes to pass a sweeping bill aimed at reforming the U.S. health system.   Read Summary >

Researchers in Australia have found a "startling" link between mental illness and homicide, with one out of every three men and four out of every five women found to have suffered a mental illness prior to killing.   Read Summary >

Researchers at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles have found that treating depression appears to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar.   Read Summary >

Two researchers at Brown University have been given a federal grant to study brain development in infants and bipolar disorder in children.   Read Summary >

Japanese researchers say that elderly people who drink several cups of green tea per day are less likely to suffer from depression.   Read Summary >

A new study from Science Daily magazine has found that people who live in the southern part of the United States are happier than people in other parts of the country.   Read Summary >

In this article, a communication specialist gives suggestions for some "ground rules" that families can use to help them keep the peace this holiday season.   Read Summary >

New statistics from the National Health Interview Survey show that in the first six months of this year, 45.4 million Americans were without health insurance.   Read Summary >

A new study published The Archives of Internal Medicine has found that antidepressants pose a slight but statistically significant increased risk of stroke and death to women who have gone through menopause.   Read Summary >

Federal health officials say that more than half of kids with mental health issues such as depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder do not receive professional help to treat these conditions.   Read Summary >

Experts at the National Institutes of Health offer this list of healthy, low-cost gifts that everyone on your list will enjoy.   Read Summary >

Depressed teens who have delinquents for friends are more likely to resort to violence, researchers say, while violent video games and television programs don't appear to increase violence risks.   Read Summary >

Chinese researchers have found that teenagers who are addicted to the Internet are more than twice as likely to harm themselves as other teens.   Read Summary >

Most study participants said that caregiving was not a hardship, but they did report that they often felt isolated.   Read Summary >

Young adults who have high levels of lead in their blood are more at risk for depression, panic disorders, and generalized anxiety disorder, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

People who take antidepressants may not only experience relief for their depression symptoms--they may also become more extroverted and less neurotic after taking the drugs.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reporting that the antidepressant Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride tablets USP) should be given with extreme caution to patients with a history of certain heart problems.   Read Summary >

People who suffer from anxiety sensitivity--the fear that something catastrophic will happen if they get anxious--are also likely to suffer from depression, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A recent study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that people who are lonely tend to attract other lonely people, and they influence others to be lonely as well.   Read Summary >

Do surgeries to treat mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and Tourette's syndrome work, and are they safe?   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that depression may take as many years off sufferers' lives as smoking.   Read Summary >

Experts with the American Geriatrics Society report that the holiday season can be especially hard on seniors as they remember lost loved ones, struggle with health problems, or manage the season on a tight budget.   Read Summary >

According to a Canadian study, teenagers who are insecure are more likely to suffer from chronic headaches, joint pain, and depression than their secure peers.   Read Summary >

A reporter compares the two healthcare reform bills moving through the House and Senate, explaining how the changes could affect you and your medical care.   Read Summary >

Boston researchers have found that some common herbal supplements appear to increase lead levels in women's blood.   Read Summary >

In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates drop slightly in December and peak in the spring.   Read Summary >

A course of psychotherapy equal to $1,300 may improve psychological well-being more than a significant pay raise, English researchers say.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Pfizer’s Geodon as an add-on treatment for bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Cost keeps many people from seeking mental health care, but experts say there are ways to get this care even if money is tight.   Read Summary >

Doctors at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have opened an inpatient psychiatric unit for mothers suffering from perinatal and postpartum depression.   Read Summary >

Eating a small bar of dark chocolate a day may help keep stress hormones away, a new small study has found.    Read Summary >

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that though both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet and a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet can help people lose weight, only the low-fat diet can help people improve their moods.   Read Summary >

The number of suicides in the U.S. Army will hit a new high this year, with 140 suicides thus far.   Read Summary >

Many people associate mania with bipolar disorder, but the condition is characterized by severe bouts of depression as well.   Read Summary >

Two senior Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have demanded a government investigation into a recent estimated nine percent increase in the prices of some of the most commonly used brand-name prescription drugs.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, chronic pain patients who suffer from depression are more likely to be prescribed narcotic painkillers such as morphine and codeine.   Read Summary >

Researchers say lifestyle factors and medications probably contribute to the increased risk, but they believe the isolating factors of the disease itself could also be a factor.   Read Summary >

People with bipolar disorder who smoke are more prone to suicidal behavior, researchers say.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, U.S. Baby Boomers are likely to enter their 60s with more physical disabilities than previous generations, and this could place an enormous burden on the American healthcare system.   Read Summary >

An analysis by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation has found that monthly premiums will rise an average 11 percent, though the premium changes vary widely by which plan seniors select.   Read Summary >

Drugmakers say the current FDA guidelines requiring both benefits and risks of drugs on ads hampers advertising on the Internet given the space constraints for ads on Web pages.   Read Summary >

According to Israeli researchers, depression may harm the bones as well as the mind.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, pregnant women who suffer from depression are more likely to experience severe flu symptoms than pregnant women who are not depressed.   Read Summary >

Israeli researchers are looking for a way to identify certain biological markers that will help predict how a person will respond to antidepressants.   Read Summary >

A diet heavy in processed foods increases a person's risk of suffering from depression, British researchers say.   Read Summary >

New research published in the Journal of Happiness Studies suggests that married couples who have children experience more happiness, and the more children they have, the happier they are.   Read Summary >

German researchers have found that applying electrical stimulation to certain parts of the brain may help people with treatment-resistant depression.   Read Summary >

The U.S. recession has made it more difficult than ever for people to afford their prescription medications, but according to one expert, there are several options for helping make meds more affordable.   Read Summary >

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark healthcare reform after a 14-hour day of debate, with only one Republican backing the measure along with 219 Democrats.   Read Summary >

U.S. researchers asked 600 women about their eating habits and stress levels and found that those who were under chronic stress were more likely to eat high-fat foods.   Read Summary >

Cognitive behavioral therapy is more effective at treating depression symptoms in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) than light therapy, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, a phone counseling program to provide intensive support to people with depression could have significant benefits to these patients at a manageable cost.   Read Summary >

University of Iowa researchers have found that people who suffer from depression report more physical symptoms of aches and pains than they actually experience.   Read Summary >

Scientists in a new study found that fish oil supplements do not appear to reduce depression in people who suffer from both depression and heart disease.   Read Summary >

Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder have a greater chance of dying after surgery, a new study has found, and this is true even if the surgery takes place years after the patients have finished their military service.   Read Summary >

Results from a new British study suggest that antidepressants begin working within hours to improve patients' mood.   Read Summary >

Dr. Charles Raison responds to a reader's question with information on depression in children and teens.   Read Summary >

More than half of working mothers who suffer from depression do not receive adequate treatment for the condition, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Ohio State University researchers have found that exposure to too much light at night may cause depression.   Read Summary >

The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this list of safety tips on treats, costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating.   Read Summary >

Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actress Glenn Close is speaking out against the stigma surrounding mental illness by openly discussing her family's struggle with mood disorders.   Read Summary >

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has given a grant to a medical technology company to develop an at-home monitor for bipolar patients who take the mood stabilizer lithium.   Read Summary >

Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found that one in every seven Latina teens attempts suicide in what experts call "an alarming rate."   Read Summary >

Treatment in childhood with epilepsy medications may be linked to the development of schizophrenia later in life, some researchers say.   Read Summary >

As the days get shorter and colder, how can you tell if what you're feeling is sadness or SAD?   Read Summary >

Experts say a new national survey shows that the recession is having a major impact on the mental health of Americans.   Read Summary >

A Philadelphia jury has awarded $2.5 million to a family whose son was born with multiple heart defects after his mother took the antidepressant Paxil.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that men who take the antidepressant Aventyl are 10 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than men who take Lexapro.   Read Summary >

Actor Richard Dreyfuss--famous for his role in Jaws and other Hollywood hits--says it has taken half of his life to understand the ins and outs of his bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says consumers should be aware that there are many fake H1N1 flu remedies available online, including fake "Tamiflu" pills.   Read Summary >

The site gives particular emphasis to the disposal of opioid painkillers, which can be harmful or deadly if taken by someone other than the person for whom they were prescribed.   Read Summary >

According to researchers, the correlation between depression and cardiovascular disease illustrates the physical benefits of treating mental health disorders.    Read Summary >

A new study has found that men who take the antidepressant Aventyl are 10 times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than men who take Lexapro.   Read Summary >

A new study suggests that people's thoughts about themselves are influenced by their posture.   Read Summary >

Teenagers who are depressed or who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more at risk for internet addiction, a new survey has found.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that the risk for major depression nearly doubles while women are going through menopause and just after.   Read Summary >

The antidepressant Elavil does not treat painful gastrointestinal problems in children, new research suggests, in a finding that contradicts previous studies that found the drug helped these symptoms in adults.   Read Summary >

Pharmaceutical companies are spending more money on television drug ads than ever before, but some patient advocates and doctors say the ads are damaging to both patients and the healthcare system.   Read Summary >

Spanish researchers have found that people who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and nuts are less likely to develop depression than people who don't consume this type of diet.   Read Summary >

Pregnant women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants appear to increase their risk of pregnancy complications, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Health experts in Australia are calling for pot smoking to be added to a common list of psychotic disorder risk factors.   Read Summary >

Five Democrats voted with all of the panel's Republicans in opposing the inclusion of the government-run option in the bill in what is expected to be the first of several battles in Congress over the public option.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to experts about a disorder known as complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder, an extreme form of mourning that can send people into "a loop of suffering" that causes them to withdraw from humanity.   Read Summary >

Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine say periods of short-term stress appear to boost the immune system and help protect against a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma.   Read Summary >

Eating right and exercising are two common ways to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder, but experts say there are several other things that may help as well.   Read Summary >

Danish researchers say women who take Zoloft, Celexa, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants during the first three months of pregnancy may have a slightly increased risk of having a baby with heart defects.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal General Hospital Psychiatry has found that excessive drinking, overeating, and depression appear to be linked in women under age 30.   Read Summary >

Spanish researchers say a model they've developed to predict a woman's risk of suffering postnatal depression was 80 percent accurate in a recent study.   Read Summary >

Rural areas that have several bars have higher suicide rates than other towns, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that number--which equals one person every 12 minutes--equals more deaths annually than deaths caused from murder and drunk driving combined.   Read Summary >

A new government study has found that more than 8 million Americans consider suicide every year.   Read Summary >

The U.S. National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of factors that increase a woman's risk of developing depression during or after pregnancy.   Read Summary >

Being depressed is hard enough, but many people with depression also experience shame and doubt when it comes to telling other people about their condition.   Read Summary >

Depression may rob cancer patients of years of life, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

The results, based on a nation survey of 43,000 people, found that young people tended to outgrow their bipolar disorder as they aged.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks about how you can prioritize the use of your employer's insurance if you believe you're in danger of losing it.   Read Summary >

Teenagers who experience mild depression are more likely to suffer from major depression, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders as adults, researchers say.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, patients who suffer from severe depression before having a cardiac event such as a heart attack are more likely to die than patients who suffer from less serious forms of depression.   Read Summary >

Scientists say "psychiatric service dogs" may be able to help traumatized veterans from the Iraq and Afghan wars cope with the psychological conditions some suffer because of their war experiences.   Read Summary >

A new study on how memories are formed among rats has found that giving the animals the brain transmitter dopamine affects the way they recall painful experiences.   Read Summary >

The new Baucus Proposal states that instead of a government-run insurance option favored by House Democrats, Congress would create a network of nonprofit cooperatives that would cover people without insurance.   Read Summary >

A reporter discusses the best ways to navigate the sea of medical-billing red tape.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study suggest that 15 percent of preschoolers have signs of depression and anxiety.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, people who completely abstain from drinking alcohol are more at risk for depression and may lack certain social skills.   Read Summary >

Researchers at McGill University in Canada have found that depression and the apathy that accompanies it can increase a person's risk of cardiovascular disease.   Read Summary >

In the modern world, the ability to multitask can be a point of pride for harried people, but experts say it may do more harm to productivity than good.   Read Summary >

Patients at the reStart facility are taught lessons in social skills and reading body language as they go "cold turkey" off technology, including the Internet and gaming.   Read Summary >

According to a new report from the U.S. Department of Labor, the tough economic times contributed to a 28 percent increase in U.S. workplace suicides last year.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the loss of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities that comes with depression is a neurological response that they can actually see taking place in the brain.   Read Summary >

New guidelines say that women who suffer from depression during pregnancy can use both talk therapy and antidepressants to treat their depression.   Read Summary >

Online therapy with doctors and patients connecting in real time can be effective, which may open the door for thousands of patients to get help, experts say.   Read Summary >

Celebrities have their fair share of erratic behavior in general, but many highly creative artists claim to be or are believed to be bipolar.   Read Summary >

Natural remedies such as St. John's wort and fish oil can cause harm if taken in the wrong doses or in conjunction with other drugs, experts say.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that nearly one-third of children of U.S. Army deployed soldiers are at a high risk of suffering psychological problems, primarily due to the stress they endure from the parent who has remained at home.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal BMC Psychiatry has found that gays, lesbians, and bisexuals are more than twice as likely to seek treatment for substance abuse or mental health problems than heterosexuals.   Read Summary >

A review of more than 370 studies has found that antidepressants boost the risk of suicide in people younger than 25, have no effect on suicidal behavior in those ages 25-64, and appear to reduce the risk of suicide in people ages 65 and older.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the drug Saphris (asenapine) to treat adults with either schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder.   Read Summary >

A new Web site called Patient Central is trying to help people choose their doctor by giving patients surveys about their experiences with physicians and then posting the results.   Read Summary >

H.R. 3200--the Obama administration's hotly contested healthcare reform bill--is available in its entirety as a free download from the Library of Congress Web site.   Read Summary >

Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200.   Read Summary >

The American Psychological Association has passed a resolution declaring that mental health professionals should not tell gay clients that they can become straight through therapy or other treatments.   Read Summary >

The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year.   Read Summary >

An expert panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has voted unanimously to recommend a new drug called Saphris for the treatment of bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia.   Read Summary >

According to new research, repeating phrases such as "I am a lovable person" or other self-affirmations can backfire for people who need self-esteem boosts the most.   Read Summary >

The rate at which Americans are spending money on mental health care is rising faster than their spending on any other kind of health care, a new government report has found.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that the young veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who have mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are also at higher risk for having heart disease risk factors.   Read Summary >

Results of a new study suggest that children as young as age three can suffer from depressive disorders.   Read Summary >

Data from a new report shows that between 1996 and 2005, antidepressant use among residents of the United States nearly doubled.   Read Summary >

According to a new study published in the Journal of Psychiatry, patients are being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder at a regular rate.   Read Summary >

Experts are concerned that posting images and interpretations from the Rorscach test could affect the accuracy of its use with patients.   Read Summary >

Statistics suggest that one in every 14 fifth-graders has experienced homelessness at some point in his or her life, and this boosts the risk of mental health problems.   Read Summary >

Results from a new study show that five out of six Americans have a positive view of psychiatric medications.   Read Summary >

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.   Read Summary >

Almost 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia, but new research suggests that doctors often prescribe antidepressants for the disorder instead of sleep meds.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, a lack of sunlight has been linked to reduced cognitive function in people who suffer from depression.   Read Summary >

In a recent six-month study, depressed patients who entered a weight loss program not only lost eight percent of their body weight, but they also reported significant improvements in their depression symptoms.   Read Summary >

Experts say there are many ways parents of children with bipolar disorder can be supportive and helpful to their kids.   Read Summary >

A mother asks experts why her 36-year-old daughter's borderline personality disorder is suddenly worsening.    Read Summary >

Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.   Read Summary >

Bipolar disorder doesn't always have the intense symptoms generally associated with the condition, research suggests.    Read Summary >

Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.   Read Summary >

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.   Read Summary >

According to new research, the current U.S. economic conditions are causing a great deal of stress for Americans, and this stress is causing them to gain weight, especially is they were overweight already.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can be risky for the mother's unborn baby.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, more than 40 percent of the U.S. soldiers returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars seen at VA hospitals suffer from mental health problems.   Read Summary >

Scientists have linked genes that control the body's circadian rhythm--also known as its 24-hour internal clock--to genes that contribute to the development of bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Experts say a child's mental illness diagnoses can change as he or she moves through childhood into adolescence.   Read Summary >

The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.   Read Summary >

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.   Read Summary >

Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.   Read Summary >

On August 3, 2009, cable network HBO will present a documentary about Evan Scott Perry, a 15-year-old who lost his life-long battle with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

People who experience positive emotions may be building their resistance to hard times, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.   Read Summary >

New Zealand researchers say looking at a person's family history reveals not only his or her risk for psychiatric disorders, but also the likely course of these conditions.   Read Summary >

Investigators say the loss of interest in activities is the likely link between depression and poor academic performance.   Read Summary >

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 >

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 >

New research suggests that depression in both fathers and mothers can contribute to crying and colic in infants.   Read Summary >

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 >

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 >

Doctors should consider irritability a possible symptoms of bipolar disorder when they are diagnosing the condition in children, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

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 >

Researchers in three studies have found a common genetic cause behind schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, two mental health conditions that were previously thought to be unrelated.   Read Summary >

Fluctuating hormone levels make women more vulnerable to ADHD, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia at certain times of life.   Read Summary >

The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate.   Read Summary >

Depression and anxiety appear to boost the risk of angina and death due to heart-related problems, two new studies suggest.   Read Summary >

New research published in the journal Pediatrics has found that 15 percent of teenagers think they'll die before age 35, and this belief is linked strongly with risky behavior among these young people.   Read Summary >

Psychologists explain how the practice of worshiping larger-than-life figures like Michael Jackson got its start.   Read Summary >

In this video, a doctor discusses a new Danish study that found a particular link between psychiatric symptoms and malignant cancers.   Read Summary >

The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.   Read Summary >

The seizure of meds from drugmaker Caraco affects 33 medications, and it could lead to a shortage of the painkiller choline magnesium trisalicylate.   Read Summary >

New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that in a large sample of suicide victims whose blood alcohol level was measured after death, one in four had been legally drunk.   Read Summary >

Dr. Richard A. Friedman talks about the tendency for patients with psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder to be prescribed the newest medications, rather than ones that have been shown to work.   Read Summary >

Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-to-3 decision that school districts could be required to reimburse parents who chose special education programs at private schools.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.   Read Summary >

In a finding that researchers admit "goes against the grain," a new study suggests that veterans who repress traumatic memories rather than unearthing them may not be plagued by shortened lives and poor health.   Read Summary >

U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.   Read Summary >

According to experts, borderline personality disorder is a poorly understood yet common mood disorder that is often misread by the friends and family of sufferers.   Read Summary >

A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.   Read Summary >

Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.   Read Summary >

Seniors who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI) as well as depression may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's, a study has found.   Read Summary >

The finding that a single gene helps determine a person's risk for developing depression does not hold up to scientific scrutiny, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.   Read Summary >

People in a new study who were taught "mindfulness" techniques such a yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and stretches were able to reduce their stress levels more than those who were not taught the techniques.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that teens who go to bed by 10:00 p.m. are less likely to suffer from depression or have suicidal thoughts than teens who stay up later.   Read Summary >

A health reporter has compiled a list of the 12 most annoying habits of therapists, some of which can actually work to undermine the therapeutic process.   Read Summary >

President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.   Read Summary >

Bipolar sufferer Laurel Lemke talks about how she's learned to manage mania and its effects on her daily life.   Read Summary >

A psychologist debunks nine common myths about bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.   Read Summary >

Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment.   Read Summary >

In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.   Read Summary >

According to new research, Celexa may not be as helpful for treating repetitive behaviors in children with autism as earlier studies have suggested.   Read Summary >

According to a new report from the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine, healthcare and social service providers need to pay more attention to the impact of parents' depression on their children.   Read Summary >

An expert panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found the powerful antipsychotic drug Seroquel safe and effective for children and teens with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the shared genetic effects of insomnia, depression, and anxiety suggest that these disorders are linked, and they say teens who suffer from one of the mental health conditions should also be screened for insomnia.   Read Summary >

People who are experiencing severe nightmares may be at higher risk for suicide, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Researchers say teens who are at high risk for developing depression because their parents suffer from the condition may be helped by a new program specifically designed to help the teens deal with their depressive symptoms.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.   Read Summary >

A new antidepressant, vilazodone, treats depression symptoms while also preserving patients' sex drive, a new study has shown.   Read Summary >

According to new research, a teenager's risk of suicide increases directly with the number of times he or she moved as a child or adolescent.   Read Summary >

Worrying about their family's reaction to their depression, other factors keep teens from seeking depression treatment, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Experts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say antipsychotic medications used to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults are effective at treating the conditions in children and teens.   Read Summary >

Experts have compiled a list of risk factors for bipolar disorder and suicide, including the warning signs for suicidal behavior in people with this condition.   Read Summary >

Witnessing a violent relationship may lead to poor mental health in children, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.   Read Summary >

Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released a list of two dozen drugs that it is in the early stages of reviewing for possible safety problems.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the mood boost people get from exercising may last for up to 12 hours.   Read Summary >

Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division were essentially ordered not to commit suicide after Ft. Campbell in Kentucky suffered an additional two suicides in the past week.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, there has been a consistent drop in the number of Americans--particularly children--diagnoses with depression since the FDA issued its first warning about the risks of antidepressant medications.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that depression meds may actually keep tamoxifen from working as well as it should to prevent breast cancer recurrence.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that putting the older antipsychotic drug loxapine in a new device designed to deliver it in an inhaled aerosol form helps calm acute agitation in patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.   Read Summary >

Experts offer insights on what makes a person suddenly turn to violence, giving information on conditions that can predispose someone to violence and warning signs that someone may be near the edge.   Read Summary >

A combination of drugs and therapy works best for patients suffering from depression because of a chronic pain condition, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

A reporter reviews eight medical conditions that are often met with skepticism from the general public, including post-traumatic embitterment disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, and sibling rivalry disorder.   Read Summary >

Who has the right to make decisions about a child's medical needs--the parents, the doctors, or the courts?   Read Summary >

Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.   Read Summary >

Researchers say this so-called "love hormone" may help couples in therapy better deal with conflicts.   Read Summary >

Many people think money, good looks, and fame will bring them happiness, but a new study suggests that may not be the case.   Read Summary >

The overuse of day care, and insensitive moms are linked to higher stress levels in adolescence, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

According to a new British survey, some women deal with financial worry by actually overspending to try to cheer themselves up.   Read Summary >

The new government study also found that less than two-thirds of those people got treatment for their depression.   Read Summary >

Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world."  But are they ready for the world of health insurance?   Read Summary >

Drugmaker Pfizer is making 70 of its most popular medications--including Lipitor, Viagra, and Celebrex-- available at no cost to people who have lost their jobs and do not have health insurance.   Read Summary >

But the new study also suggests that infants' sleep disturbances are reversible with behavioral, environmental changes.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, even teens who only think they're fat face a higher suicide attempt risk.   Read Summary >

A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."   Read Summary >

A new government report suggests that lack of insurance is often the reason why depressed teens don't get help.   Read Summary >

But researchers caution that it is not clear whether the drugs were the direct cause of the problem, since those who take psychiatric drugs could also have other medical issues that contribute to the higher death rate.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Risperdal Consta for the treatment of bipolar I disorder.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that people who use alcohol to up their mood are more prone to becoming depressed and at greater risk of alcohol dependence.   Read Summary >

According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.   Read Summary >

Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the therapy's electrodes may switch off illness-linked activity in certain areas and relieve treatment-resistant depression.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that women with most severe symptoms, on antidepressants for shortest time are most affected.   Read Summary >

According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found psychotic symptoms in preteens who'd been tormented by bullying.   Read Summary >

A new study involving mice has found that animals that crave alcohol are more likely to choose quick rewards.   Read Summary >

New research published in the British journal The Lancet suggests that children whose fathers have mental health disorders such as depression are likely to have psychiatric or behavioral problems themselves.   Read Summary >

According to new research, 73 percent more adults and 50 percent more children in the United States are using drugs to treat mental illness than in 1996.   Read Summary >

New research in Japan suggests that putting lithium in drinking water curbs the risk of suicide.   Read Summary >

According to a new poll, more than half of U.S. adults surveyed believe the federal agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs.   Read Summary >

Addiction experts say more and more women are seeking help for Internet addiction, many of them new mothers who are addicted to blogs, message boards, and Web sites.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, about a third of youths surveyed aren't smoking pot to get high, but to replace ADHD, sleep, and depression medications that have unpleasant side effects.   Read Summary >

Though soldiers tend to be healthier, a new study has found that combat trauma erases the advantage.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to depression sufferers and experts about how various lifestyle approaches, including exercise and nutrition, may help alleviate depression when medications won't.   Read Summary >

A new study has looked at why many people suffer mood disorders after discharge from intensive care units.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that many patients are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription because of high co-pay costs.   Read Summary >

Scientists at Cardiff University say they may have discovered how Lithium works to treat bipolar disorder (BPD).   Read Summary >

Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.   Read Summary >

Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.   Read Summary >

Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.   Read Summary >

The federal government has declared a public health emergency to deal with swine flu, the Associated Press reports.   Read Summary >

Freddie Mac Acting Chief Financial Officer David Kellermann, 41, was found dead in the basement of his home in a Washington suburb, police report.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that pathological behavior related to video games can cause children real problems with school and interactions with family and friends.   Read Summary >

Reporter and bipolar disorder (BPD) sufferer Melody Moezzi talks about Unquiet Mind, a memoir of BPD by Kay Redfield Jamison.   Read Summary >

A new study suggests that bonds with parents--more than peers--is key to preventing suicide.   Read Summary >

Being very outgoing and knowing how to manage stress are the keys to living to age 100 and beyond, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A Pennsylvania college student asks if his fear of checking his e-mail is normal.   Read Summary >

According to a new survey, more Americans are reporting frequent mental distress, though where they live appears to have an impact on their mental states.   Read Summary >

In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.   Read Summary >

A reader asks about the difference between bipolar disorder and a related disorder known as cyclothymia.   Read Summary >

The identity of the dog was leaked before a planned Tuesday unveiling.   Read Summary >

Study of US veterans shows key differences in neural activity in people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.   Read Summary >

Two techniques worked for patients after heart bypass procedures, study finds.   Read Summary >

But whether jobs trigger psychological woes or vice versa is unclear, expert says.   Read Summary >

An Ohio couple has filed a federal lawsuit saying school officials failed to stop the bullying that they believe led to their son's suicide.   Read Summary >

Hopkins researchers also found that few new moms seek help for their depression symptoms.   Read Summary >

Safety concerns mean the drug should only be used when other medications don't work, advisers say.   Read Summary >

Boys who suffer mental health problems may be at increased risk for suicide when they're teens or young adults, Finnish researchers say.   Read Summary >

Grocery store chain Kroger has recalled some store brand mayonnaise because it may be contaminated with salmonella.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that adding the sleep-disorder drug Provigil (modafinil) may help reduce antipsychotic-related weight gain.   Read Summary >

The U.S. government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has set up a Web site to help Americans get through the recession.   Read Summary >

Experts with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force are urging primary care doctors to routinely screen their teen patients for depression.   Read Summary >

According to recent statistics, depression affects more than six million people over age 65 in the United States, but few are treated for the condition.   Read Summary >

Two-thirds of the people in the new registry had suffered an extremely stressful emotional or physical event just before they arrived at a hospital with heart attack-like symptoms.   Read Summary >

The drugstore chain Walgreens is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.   Read Summary >

The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.   Read Summary >

A new report from The National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine urges a new role in coordinating, funding local prevention efforts.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.   Read Summary >

Younger mentally ill people now make up more than nine percent of the nation's nearly 1.4 million nursing home residents, up from six percent in 2002.   Read Summary >

Scientists discovered a gene that may control the way some people who suffer from mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder respond to medications.   Read Summary >

The death of Nicholas Hughes, the son of famous poet Sylvia Plath, has brought back long-asked questions about the link between suicide and heredity.   Read Summary >

According to new research, people who have a high family risk of suffering from depression have less brain matter on the right side compared to people who do not have this high risk.   Read Summary >

Symbyax combines two medications, the antipsychotic Zyprexa and the antidepressant Prozac.   Read Summary >

The antidepressant Lexapro has been approved for use in teens ages 12 years to 17 years old who have major depressive disorder.   Read Summary >

A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.   Read Summary >

Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.   Read Summary >

An unpublished study linking the drug Seroquel to weight gain and diabetes is raising questions about how much control drug companies have over the publicly available research on their medications.   Read Summary >

In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.   Read Summary >

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have found that a history of major depression boosts a person's risk of having heart disease more than any genetic or environmental risk factors.   Read Summary >

A recent study's finding could help explain why humans are so tempted to over-ingest salt, even though it's known to contribute to a wide range of health problems.   Read Summary >

People who suffer from epilepsy are twice as likely as the general population to have depression, a new Canadian study suggests.   Read Summary >

According to the National Institutes of Health, domestic violence is the most common cause of injury to women ages 15 to 44, and new research suggests that abuse victims feel the impact of violence long after it occurred.   Read Summary >

Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.   Read Summary >

Knowing that mood disorders are more common in offspring may aid in detection, experts say.   Read Summary >

British scientists are reporting that they have found how the toxoplasmosis parasite may trigger the development of schizophrenia and other bipolar disorders.   Read Summary >

The Supreme Court made the ruling based on a case involving a Vermont musician who lost her arm to an anti-nausea drug.   Read Summary >

Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.   Read Summary >

According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.   Read Summary >

A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.   Read Summary >

A new long-term study has found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of suicide in young adults.   Read Summary >

According to a new poll, one-third of Americans are up at night worrying about personal finances.   Read Summary >

Drugmaker AstraZeneca allegedly "buried" unfavorable studies on its antipsychotic drug Seroquel, according to a December 1999 e-mail that was unsealed as part of legal action over the drug.   Read Summary >

Early elementary school interventions could identify those most at risk, study finds.   Read Summary >

A new British study has found that women have more--and more scary--nightmares than men.   Read Summary >

Call for teens and young adults ages 12 years to 25 years old to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.   Read Summary >

Measuring hormone could find three-fourths of women at risk, study claims.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new implanted device for the treatment of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.   Read Summary >

The drug is now approved to treat the depressive, manic, and mixed episodes of bipolar disorder, its maker says.   Read Summary >

Propranolol erases physiological effects of trauma, study finds.   Read Summary >

A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.   Read Summary >

In addition to physical appearance traits, there are also health problems that parents can pass on to their children.   Read Summary >

Older males face higher risk of fathering children with medical problems, research finds.   Read Summary >

According a new report, a seven-year-old boy who suffered from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety attempted to hang himself after watching a hanging depicted in a fictional film.   Read Summary >

Mental health tab for young Americans costs the U.S. about $247 billion a year, experts say.   Read Summary >

If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.   Read Summary >

Although everyone knows that money can't buy happiness, purchasing life experiences instead of material possessions may increase your well-being, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A review of eight large-scale observational studies has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil may significantly reduce the risk of attempted or completed suicide in depressed adults.   Read Summary >

Psychiatrists have proposed that the American Psychiatric Association (APA) cut back on medical education seminars funded by drug companies.   Read Summary >

A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.   Read Summary >

Experts say there are ways people can save money on prescriptions during these hard economic times, including comparing retail outlets and talking to their doctors about less expensive options.   Read Summary >

Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are reviewing dozens of products for potential safety problems, including several popular medications for depression, schizophrenia, and weight loss.   Read Summary >

The economic stimulus plan currently being debated in Washington would pour millions of dollars into healthcare, experts say.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to experts about alcoholism and what people should know about the condition.   Read Summary >

People who attend church regularly have a lower risk of attempting suicide, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Italian researchers have found that Lexapro and Zoloft are the best of 12 new-generation antidepressants, while reboxetine (sold as Vestra and Edronax) is the least effective.   Read Summary >

University of Washington researchers have found that people who suffer from bipolar disorders have a higher risk of death from a medical illness than people without the disorders.   Read Summary >

According to a recent study, about one-third of veterans treated in Veterans Affairs hospitals suffer from depression, and this puts them at much greater risk of suicide than non-depressed veterans.   Read Summary >

Other antidepressants in the same class as Lexapro would probably be equally effective, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Patients are more likely to be depressed than healthy people and other chronically ill patients.   Read Summary >

As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.   Read Summary >

Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.   Read Summary >

The 19-item checklist includes such basic steps as having the doctors and nurses introduce themselves, ensuring that adequate blood is on hand, and making certain that all equipment needed is present.   Read Summary >

This article contains a list of the products voluntarily recalled by the Kellogg Co. because they could be contaminated with salmonella from a Georgia peanut processing facility.   Read Summary >

Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers to avoid eating all products that contain peanut butter or peanut butter paste, except for jarred peanut butter.   Read Summary >

Drugmaker Eli Lilly is expected to agree this week to pay $1.4 billion to settle charges that it illegally marketed its antipsychotic drug Zyprexa for unauthorized use in patients vulnerable to its risky side effects.   Read Summary >

Researchers at Vanderbilt School of Medicine have found that newer antipsychotic drugs such as Seroquel and Zyprexa appear to increase users' risk of sudden death due to cardiac arrest.   Read Summary >

The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.   Read Summary >

Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.   Read Summary >

In an effort to both revive the economy and modernize health care, President-elect Obama has proposed that all medical records be standardized and made electronic within the next five years.   Read Summary >

Former Senator Tom Daschle has vowed that if chosen to be health secretary, the healthcare reform process will be aggressive and open, and it will move quickly to improve care while lowering costs.   Read Summary >

Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general.   Read Summary >

Dawn LaFrance, assistant director of counseling and psychological services at Colgate University, has compiled this list of tips to help you beat the winter blues.   Read Summary >

New research published in the British Medical Journal suggests that teens who have behavioral problems are more likely to suffer from mental or personal problems as adults.   Read Summary >

A new drug called Corlux may help reduce the weight gain associated with taking the antipsychotic Zyprexa (olanzapine), officials at drugmaker Corcept Therapeutics report.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted tentative approval for a generic form of the antipsychotic drug Seroquel, Teva Pharmaceuticals reports.   Read Summary >

New research suggests that the way parents or guardians respond to a young person's sexual orientation can have a profound impact on his or her mental health later in life.   Read Summary >

AstraZeneca had put in an application to the FDA to have Seroquel XR approved to treat patients with major depressive disorder, but the FDA now says it wants more information on the drug before it will consider approving the medication for this condition.   Read Summary >

According to an analysis of a National Center for Health Statistics survey, the number of office visits for children diagnosed with bipolar disorder rose 40-fold between 1994 and 2003.   Read Summary >

A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.   Read Summary >

Canadian drugmaker Biovail plans to make generic versions of the antipsychotic drug available in the same doses as Seroquel XR's brand name formula.   Read Summary >

These drugs are used to treat a number of conditions, including epilepsy, migraines, and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Antidepressants are often cited for their libido-lowering properties, but experts say other common medications could be equally to blame.   Read Summary >

Being under stress pushes people to develop bad habits that can endanger their hearts, British researchers say.   Read Summary >

The holidays can be a difficult time for seniors, many of whom have lost loved ones or are having financial or health problems.   Read Summary >

New research on identical twins has found that post-traumatic stress disorder is linked to both genetic factors and exposure to stress.   Read Summary >

A new study suggests that an electronic prescribing system that tells doctors which drugs are the least expensive could save patients millions of dollars each year.   Read Summary >

A collaborative study by the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and Harvard University has found that mental disorders accounts for more than a 15-percent disease burden on world markets, making these conditions a larger drain on production than cancer.   Read Summary >

Call for teens and young adults ages 12 years to 25 years old who suffer from psychosis to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

If you're happy, you might have your friends to thank, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

New research has found that all antipsychotics--new and old--are better or worse in different ways, and doctors should simply prescribe the drug that works best for each patient, regardless of its classification or cost.   Read Summary >

People who report their mental health as poor are more prone to developing asthma that people who say they have good mental health, Brown University scientists have found.   Read Summary >

Health officials in more than one out of five states say that no child who suffers from a serious mental health condition receives good care in their state.   Read Summary >

Drugs used to treat ADHD, depression, asthma, and bipolar disorder need more study, researchers say.   Read Summary >

The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that more than a million Americans lost their job this year, and many of these people will be faced with tight budgets and tough choices this holiday season.   Read Summary >

The family of a Florida teenager who committed suicide online says they believe "one phone call" by viewers who watched the event could have saved his life.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the journal Pharmacotherapy has found that 14 prescription medications need more evidence before they are prescribed for so-called "off-label" uses.   Read Summary >

Indiana University researchers say they have created the first comprehensive map of the genes involved in bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

People who have attempted suicide and who suffer from depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia are more likely to succeed on a second attempt than people who don't have these conditions, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Frederick Goodwin, host of NPR's "The Infinite Mind," has been called down by Senator Chuck Grassley and others for possible drug-industry conflicts.   Read Summary >

A review of more than 200 studies has found that second generation antidepressants are all equally effective at treating depression but do have different adverse effects.   Read Summary >

The stress of caretaking can lead to depression, illness, or a feeling of being emotionally worn out.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, some antidepressants may increase men's risk of developing abnormal sperm.   Read Summary >

Building a relationship with your family pharmacy, asking questions about your meds, and keeping track of the drugs you're taking are all ways to get "medicine smart," experts say.   Read Summary >

A reviewer from USA Today looks at four new books that tell true stories about lives affected by mental illness.   Read Summary >

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A new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry has found that the brains of people who commit suicide are chemically different than the brains of people who die from other causes.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with bipolar I disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 22 to 75 years old who have major depressive disorder with psychotic features to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

In this article from the New York Times, Dr. Richard A. Friedman talks about a pitfall of treating patients with chronic mental health conditions, which is to blame patients if they fail to get better.   Read Summary >

Scientists have found that the brain is capable of producing its own antidepressant, which suggests that meditation and other self-soothing techniques may have real benefits for easing anxiety and depression.   Read Summary >

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning that the global financial crisis is likely to lead to an increase in mental health problems, including suicides, as people struggle to deal with poverty and unemployment.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) system for use in people who suffer from major depressive disorder (MDD) and who haven't found adequate relief from at least one antidepressant.   Read Summary >

The approval of this extended-release form of Seroquel makes it the first once-per-day drug cleared for use in the United States to treat both the manic and depressive episodes of the condition.   Read Summary >

People who take medications for depression or anxiety are less likely to suffer a relapse of these conditions in the future, a new Canadian study suggests.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that though mental illness and creativity do not cause one another, a certain "ruminating personality type" may contribute to both mental health issues and art.   Read Summary >

The study's authors say this is the first time work absence for psychiatric reasons such as depression has been linked to death from cancer.   Read Summary >

A recent study suggests that teenagers who have trouble sleeping may be at a higher risk for being depressed and using drugs later in life.   Read Summary >

Experts say that depression is about three times more common in patients following a heart attack than in the general population.   Read Summary >

The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors has called the obesity problem in people who suffer from serious mental illness "an epidemic within an epidemic."   Read Summary >

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that will require American insurance companies to cover mental health care on an equal basis with medical care.   Read Summary >

A new study shows that children in the United States are more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medications than their peers in Holland and Germany.   Read Summary >

A reporter has compiled six Web sites that may help you save money on such health care expenses as dental work, prescriptions, and contact lenses.   Read Summary >

Call for adults to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Call for adults whose depression has not responded well to four or more antidepressant treatments to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

An on-going research project is trying to identify which people are most at risk for developing anxiety and depression.   Read Summary >

A review of current research published in the journal ecancer suggests that antidepressants may help the human body fight cancer by boosting its immune response.   Read Summary >

Depression and some anxiety disorders may be more common among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients than the general population, Canadian researchers have found.   Read Summary >

A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that more than 1 in 20 Americans are depressed. CDC researchers also found that depression rates were higher among women, baby boomers aged 40-59, non-Hispanic black people, and people with lower incomes.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 years to 85 years old who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, the over-the-counter supplement N-acetyl cysteine may help ease the lingering depression symptoms often suffered by people with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Recognize the warning signs   Read More >

A sociology professor at University of Pennsylvania has found that while many Americans believe mental illness has genetic causes, they are no more tolerant of the mentally ill than they were 10 years ago.   Read Summary >

Previous studies have found that Seroquel is an effective maintenance therapy for bipolar patients, but new studies suggest it's also effective as a stand-alone treatment.   Read Summary >

The current list contains adverse reports on 20 medications, including Dilantin, Cymbalta, Humira, OxyContin, Seroquel, and Tysabri.   Read Summary >

If a child weighs five pounds or less at birth, he or she has a higher chance of having mental health problems later in life, according to a new study.   Read Summary >

Some of the harmful effects on early child development attributed to postpartum depression may be caused in part by depression during pregnancy, a UK study shows for the first time.   Read More >

Researchers have discovered seasonal changes in brain chemistry that may cause some people to suffer from seasonal affective disorder.   Read Summary >

After years of decline, youth suicide rates began increasing again in 2004, the CDC reports.   Read Summary >

Doctors could dramatically decrease the number of suicides by helping restrict at-risk patients' access to firearms and other highly lethal ways of committing suicide, Harvard researchers say.   Read Summary >

A troubling one-year spike in youth suicides in the United States reported last year is not a fluke and should be taken seriously, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.   Read More >

According to Swedish researchers, the older the father, the greater his child's risk of developing bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

According to Swedish researchers, the older the father, the greater his child's risk of developing bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that asking new mothers three simple questions is just as good as conventional screening for identifying postpartum depression.   Read Summary >

Researchers say there is a growing body of evidence that hope therapy may be a powerful way to fight depression.   Read Summary >

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The drug, which is used to treat major depressive order, has shown promise as a treatment for chronic low back pain in a small clinical trial.   Read Summary >

Two genes that influence the activity of nerve cells in the brain may play a key role in the development of bipolar disorder, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A new study suggests that taking antidepressants while still highly depressed may impair people's driving ability.   Read Summary >

Bipolar experts recommend that newly diagnosed bipolar patients be given mood stabilizers--not antidepressants--as a first-line treatment for the condition.   Read Summary >

"Americanization" is the process by which immigrants adopt the lifestyle and customs of their host nation.   Read Summary >

Adults in treatment for severe mental disorders have experienced greater levels of childhood stress than adults who don't have psychiatric disorders, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Fewer psychiatrists are providing psychotherapy in their sessions with patients, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Like its brandname equivalent, divalproex sodium is approved to treat epilepsy, migraines, and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Scientists working with mice say they've pinpointed a possible cause for postpartum depression.   Read Summary >

Despite statistics that depression may affect more than 20 million people in the United States, psychiatrist James Gordon says depression isn't a disease.   Read Summary >

University of Michigan researchers say that people who have trauma-related chronic pain also often suffer from PTSD and depression.   Read Summary >

Experts say this finding could one day help doctors select which patients should try Celexa and other depression drugs.   Read Summary >

Researchers working with mice have found that abstaining from drinking alcohol may lead to health problems, including depression.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that the erectile dysfunction drug may help women who have sexual problems due to antidepressant use experience better sexual response.   Read Summary >

Nine people who suffer from bipolar disorder discuss the condition in their own voices.   Read Summary >

A new study has found that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have a shared genetic "signature" that may explain why the conditions have similar long-term symptoms.   Read Summary >

Depression expert Deborah Gray debunks 10 common myths about depression.   Read Summary >

A growing number of studies suggest that antidepressants may be putting patients at an increased risk for fractures.   Read Summary >

It's been suggested that pregnant women or those who've recently given birth have a higher risk of developing mental health problems, but new research suggests this may not be true.   Read Summary >

Panel members were concerned that a black box warning label would deter doctors from prescribing these medications in circumstances where they should.   Read Summary >

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive treatment that alters the electrical activity of the brain through the use of magnetic fields.   Read Summary >

Drugs that would be affected by this move include Lyrica, Topamax, Depakote, and Lamictal.   Read Summary >

SSRIs--which include such drugs as Paxil, Prozac, and Lexapro--have been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Johns Hopkins researchers say the spiritual effects of a substance found in "sacred mushrooms" may last for more than year.   Read Summary >

Factors that increase their risk   Read More >

German researchers have found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in the elderly population, and they suggest that seniors should be screened for the condition.   Read Summary >

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline withheld data about the suicide risks associated with taking the antidepressant.   Read Summary >

The device is implanted in the chest, with leads that send electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain thought to be involved in depression.   Read Summary >

Depressive disorders occur in about 12 percent of people with diabetes, and they make the patients' diabetes-related symptoms and impairment worse.   Read Summary >

A new U.S. study has found that adding even small co-pays to Medicaid prescription drug plans reduces the use of medications in patients with chronic conditions.   Read Summary >

Affluenza strikes young patients when they are told they can "do anything," and yet they are given everything in a material sense.   Read Summary >

A new study again links low vitamin D levels with an increased risk of death.   Read Summary >

A new study suggests that being single and living in a rural area makes women more likely to suffer from poor health and depression.   Read Summary >

Employees who work overtime have a higher risk of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Scientists have known about the link between diabetes and depression, but there has been some confusion about which condition begins first.   Read Summary >

A new study of Medicare recipients who suffer from glaucoma has shown that vision loss may boost a person's risk of depression, nursing home admission, and leg fractures.   Read Summary >

Two new research projects will test behavioral therapy and computer games that use biofeedback to determine if either treatment can improve the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.   Read Summary >

Three doctors who specialize in psychiatric disorders in children significantly underestimated how much money they had been paid by drug companies to do research, according to a U.S. senator.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that bipolar teens should be screened for smoking and substance abuse, and that adolescents who use these substances should be tested for bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

In this in-depth article, experts discuss recent findings about recent genetic discoveries linked to schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found new evidence that people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed and that people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese.   Read Summary >

But employers' flexibility about hours, job tasks is a vital part of depressed people resuming work successfully, experts say.   Read Summary >

More than half of the 700,000 people who will have a stroke in the United States this year will develop depression, and this depression is associated with difficulty in stroke recovery and an increased risk of death.   Read Summary >

Experts at WebMD debunk some of the myths about a commonly used class of antidepressants.   Read Summary >

Canadian researchers say women can safely use antidepressants during their first trimester without fearing the drugs will increase their babies' risk of birth defects.   Read Summary >

The FDA has approved Abilify as a combo therapy with lithium and Depakote for adults with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Bipolar disorder currently affects about eight million adults in the United States, experts say.   Read Summary >

A survey in Ireland found low self-esteem, thoughts of death among the most common symptoms of depression.   Read Summary >

Major depressive disorder is defined as a period of two weeks or longer of depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, and at least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning.   Read Summary >

A new report by a mental health charity suggests that debt and mental health problems are often linked.   Read Summary >

A new government report suggests that teens who smoke pot may worsen their depression or other mental health issues.   Read Summary >

It's more than just a case of the blues   Read More >

A new report has found that serious mental illness (SMI) costs Americans at least $193 billion in lost earnings alone.   Read Summary >

Availability of meds and pharmaceutical marketing might be swaying clinicians to diagnosis people as bipolar, experts say.   Read Summary >

Vascular depression usually affects the elderly and is linked to a loss of blood flow to the brain.   Read Summary >

Scientists are studying the links between genes, environment, and depression.   Read Summary >

Low levels of vitamin D may make elderly people more prone to depression, scientists say.   Read Summary >

American children are prescribed antipsychotic drugs much more frequently than British children, but the drugs' use among British children has risen sharply.   Read Summary >

The Vermont Association for Mental Health believes that psychiatric medications are being prescribed to children too frequently, replacing counseling with drugs to treat mental health problems.   Read Summary >

Writer Jeanne Sather explains how a medical billing specialist can help you manage your medical bills, find billing errors, and save money.   Read Summary >

In this short video from ABC News, Dr. Kiki Chang answers a viewer's question about the link between being born in the winter and the development of bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Three of five military personnel in a new survey say they are afraid to seek help for mental health problems because of concerns that doing so will harm their careers.   Read Summary >

In this type of bullying, perpetrators don't threaten people with physical harm; instead, they target a person's social status and relationships by gossiping and spreading rumors.   Read Summary >

A therapy used to treat Parkinson's disease may help patients who suffer from the most severe forms of depression, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Mental Health Awareness Month, observed throughout May in the United States, increases awareness about mental illness such as depression.   Read Summary >

Anti-addiction medications designed to help people quit smoking, lose weight, and halt other addictions have been linked to depression, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Researchers say there is still not enough evidence to say whether omega-3 fatty acids are useful treatments for people with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Postnatal depression in fathers can have long-term psychological effects on their children, a new study reveals.   Read Summary >

Risperdal Consta is currently approved for use in patients who suffer from schizophrenia.   Read Summary >

The antidepressant Prozac appears to make old brain cells return to their more youthful condition.   Read Summary >

The FDA launched an evaluation after it received reports that the generic form did not work as well as the brand name formula.   Read Summary >

Researchers say this finding suggests that depression and other mood disorders are often missed in older adults.   Read Summary >

People who did vigorous housework once a week regularly were 20 percent less likely to suffer from mental health problems in a recent study.   Read Summary >

Our new Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on the specific medications you take.   Read Summary >

If you have health insurance that includes prescription drug coverage, the pharmacy card in your wallet gives your insurance company more power over your prescriptions than you may realize. It allows the insurer--not your pharmacy--to set the price of your prescription. Find out why and what you can do about it.   Read Summary >

But experts say the link between the two conditions is still unclear.   Read Summary >

The study included 3,134 adolescents from ages 11 to 17 years old.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to music therapists about how their discipline is used to treat such conditions as Alzheimer's disease, depression, and cancer.   Read Summary >

Patients with persistent insomnia were more likely to remain depressed than patients with no insomnia.   Read Summary >

Alaska had accused Lilly of failing to properly warn the state and healthcare providers that using Zyprexa could result in weight gain, high blood sugar, and diabetes.   Read Summary >

Australian researchers have found that depression stops stroke victims from returning to work almost as much as physical disability does.   Read Summary >

Children who were less socially competent were more likely to be anxious or depressed in adolescence, researchers say.   Read Summary >

A new study in the journal Family Process reveals that caregivers with moderate to severe depressive symptoms showed greater hostility and less warmth.   Read Summary >

The packaging changes are designed to cut medication errors, including mix-ups with other drugs and confusion over dosing.   Read Summary >

Experts have compiled this list of suicide warning signs and what people can do if they spot these 'red flags' in their friends and loved ones.   Read Summary >

A prominent bipolar disorder expert has caused a stir by selling an at-home genetic test that allegedly diagnoses the condition.   Read Summary >

Health Canada Issues Advisory About Carbamazepine   Read Summary >

An attorney for the state of Alaska says that drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. did not adequately warn doctors and patients of dangerous side effects associated with its drug Zyprexa.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that ketamine has shown surprising success in treating severe depression.   Read Summary >

Psychiatrists say it's a common scenario: patients who take psychiatric meds stop taking them because of cost, side effects, social stigma about the meds, or a mistaken belief they don't need them.   Read Summary >

Caregivers were also more likely to be depressed after six months than those who provided little or no care.   Read Summary >

The commonly held notion that exercise eases depression and anxiety is misleading, scientists say.   Read Summary >

People who suffer from depression or anxiety are much more likely to be obese and to smoke both major risk factors for chronic disease according to a large nationwide study.   Read Summary >

The discovery could lead to a quick blood test to determine whether a particular antidepressant medication is working to control depression, or if another drug might be needed.   Read Summary >

Older men who have low testosterone levels may have a higher risk of depression, Australian researchers have found.   Read Summary >

The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would require health insurers to cover treatments for addiction and mental conditions the same way they provide for physical illnesses.   Read Summary >

An Edinburgh University study of identical and non-identical twins suggests genes may control half the personality traits keeping us happy.   Read Summary >

The theory that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance is often presented by the media as fact, but a new study has found little evidence that this is the case.   Read Summary >

A medication currently used to treat breast cancer may one day be used to ease mania symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Wyeth(WYE - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) said late Friday it had received Food and Drug Administration approval for its Pristiq antidepressant.   Read Summary >

The drug can now be used to ease manic and mixed episodes in children aged 10 to 17.   Read Summary >

LSD 'acid trips' and psychotic delusions have a similar biochemical pathway, researchers say, and this could lead to new drugs to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

A study of almost 20,000 adults in four states showed that 10 percent of adults don't get enough sleep on a regular basis.   Read Summary >

Here are some warning signs   Read More >

Childhood may seem like a carefree time, but experts say children aren't immune to the emotions and stressors that can lead to depression.   Read Summary >

Scientists have discovered biomarkers whose levels change depending on patients' moods.   Read Summary >

Forty percent of study participants who made less than $20,000 per year suffered from postpartum depression, compared to only 13 percent of women who made $80,000 or more per year, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Patients with mild to moderate depression receive no better relief from antidepressants than they do from a placebo, researchers say.   Read Summary >

But some mental-health experts dispute the findings   Read More >

Switching medications or adding behavioral talk therapy may offer hope to teens who don't respond to their first antidepressant treatment regimen, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to a police officer who suffers from depression about the difficulties men have dealing with depression.   Read Summary >

Both depression and hostility have long been known to be risk factors for heart problems, but researchers say the combination of the two is particularly potent in boosting inflammation in the body.   Read Summary >

In a recent study, women who'd given birth to boys had higher rates of postpartum depression and lower overall quality-of-life scores than women who'd had girls.   Read Summary >

A new once-daily dose of the antidepressant Trazodone helped insomnia and depression in recent clinical trial.   Read Summary >

A recent study has found that many pediatricians are only comfortable treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among the many mental health problems that affect children and teenagers.   Read Summary >

Bipolar patients who have difficulty managing their condition may be helped by long-lasting injections of risperidone, a new study suggests.   Read Summary >

Doctors may be less likely to prescribe sleeping medications to patients who have insomnia and depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders, according to a new study.   Read Summary >

Researchers have found that depression treatments that use music are more effective at reducing symptoms than those that don't.   Read Summary >

Psychiatrist Steven Frankel offers these four tips for improving your communication with your therapist.   Read Summary >

People with RA are twice as likely to suffer from depression, especially if their mobility is impaired.   Read Summary >

Adults who were abused by children could be protected from depression by a gene variation, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Older women are more likely to become--and remain--depressed than older men, a Yale study suggests.   Read Summary >

A review of 10 studies has found that antidepressants aren't any better at relieving back pain than a placebo.   Read Summary >

Long-term treatment with a combination of Seroquel and a mood stabilizer is more effective than a mood stabilizer alone at preventing mood events, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

The founder of Bipolar Central has written a report in an attempt to uncover and dispel myths about bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Depression peaks around age 40, researchers say, regardless of whether a person is a man or a woman, single or married, rich or poor, or with or without children.   Read Summary >

Premature birth, being underweight at birth, and shortness of stature in adulthood were also found to increase men's suicide risk, researchers say.   Read Summary >

It can cause unpleasant side effects   Read More >

Emotional and physical changes in adolescence could make it more difficult to manage symptoms, which may increase depression, experts say.   Read Summary >

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- A systematic review of studies on antidepressants concludes that the positive effects of these drugs are probably overstated in the medical literature.   Read Summary >

What may be behind unhappy feelings after giving birth   Read More >

Higher levels of unusual thoughts, paranoia, and other factors may point to impending psychosis in children, a new study has found.   Read Summary >

Black box warnings about suicidal thoughts and acts in young people have slowed prescriptions for the meds, Columbia researchers report.   Read Summary >

HIV-infected patients who are depressed but who do not take antidepressant meds are less likely to stick to their treatment and have worse viral response, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 to 65 years of age who suffer from major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Stopping mood-stabilizing medications suddenly appears to put women at risk for recurrence of bipolar symptoms, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Researchers say religious activity reduces anxiety in women, but it increases depression risk in men.   Read Summary >

A new Ohio State University Medical Center study has found that some antipsychotic meds may not be having the desired effect on brain cells.   Read Summary >

This six-minute video explains how light-box therapy, dawn-simulation therapy, negative-ion therapy, and psychotherapy can help ease seasonal depression.   Read Summary >

The National Wildlife Federation has developed a Web-based tool to help you find your way into the great outdoors this winter.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to experts about ways to avoid the after-holiday blues.   Read Summary >

Several recent studies by the National Institute of Mental Health have helped doctors identify the best way to treat children and teenagers with depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.   Read Summary >

Suggestions that may help   Read More >

This three-minute video features a interview with a man who has experienced several bouts of depression and a therapist who works with many depressed men.   Read Summary >

Carbamazepine has been linked to rare, but serious, skin reactions in some patients.   Read Summary >

Experts at the American Geriatrics Society give this list of how seniors can spot--and beat--the holiday blues.   Read Summary >

A new study shows for the first time that therapy that focuses on practical lifestyle changes can ease the symptoms of bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

The most vulnerable period is the first 30 days after the loss, research shows.   Read Summary >

Researchers say there may be a genetic or other relationship between depressive and anxiety disorders and Parkinson's.   Read Summary >

Children of women who score higher on depression-symptom tests have an increased risk of injury and 'acting out,' new research suggests.   Read Summary >

Child mental health experts have compiled a list of guidelines for the use of medications in preschool-aged children.   Read Summary >

The FDA has approved the medication as a maintenance treatment for adults with MDD.   Read Summary >

Jack R. Anderson, a retired psychiatrist, says that The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know is crammed full of useful information for bipolar patients, their family members, therapists, friends, lovers, employers and anyone else interested in bipolar disorders.   Read Summary >

Although An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness recounts the darkest thoughts of the author's depressions, one reviewer says the book is still inspirational because 'Jamison saw through the darkest, scariest moments, the power of love.'   Read Summary >

including how treatments may be combined, how to encourage good behavior, and how to deal with insurance companies.   Read Summary >

A psychiatrist recommends the book Why Am I Still Depressed? for a wide audience, from people who are not helped by antidepressants to medical professionals.   Read Summary >

The finding could shed light on the neurobiology behind bipolar disorder in children, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Asenapine is designed to treat schizophrenia and mania and mixed episodes in people with bipolar I disorder.   Read Summary >

A new government report has revealed that young adults are more likely to turn to tobacco and other substances if they suffer from depression.   Read Summary >

Abilify is in a class of medications known as atypical antipsychotics, and has now been approved as an add-on therapy for MDD.   Read Summary >

Researchers say their findings suggest that depressed, premenopausal women should be screened for low bone mass.   Read Summary >

A panel that advises the FDA recommended that the diet med not be approved because of a higher risk of suicidal thoughts in some users.   Read Summary >

Researchers looked at the role of inflammation in heart patients with depression and said inflammation doesn't explain most of the cardiovascular dangers posed by depression.   Read Summary >

The FDA grants priority review to medications that offer major advances in treatment or where no other adequate treatment exists.   Read Summary >

It's becoming much more common for patients who've been admitted to hospitals for other conditions to receive a secondary diagnosis of depression, new research suggests.   Read Summary >

With winter's shorter daylight hours, many people suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is marked by depression and sleep problems.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that giving nursing home residents basic eye care services greatly improves their quality of life and lessens their symptoms of depression.   Read Summary >

As the number of children being medicated for mental illness continues to rise, experts and parents weigh the accuracy of diagnoses.   Read Summary >

Prazosin appears to curb increases in certain hormones caused by such conditions as depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.   Read Summary >

Lithium boosted the lifespan of worms by 46 percent in a new study, raising questions about whether the med could be used to extend lifespan in humans as well.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with treatment-resistant depression to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

In a study of rats, researchers found that an experimental med acts on the brain in a similar way as the active ingredient in marijuana.   Read Summary >

According to a new study, children with asthma are nearly twice as likely to develop depression or anxiety disorders than children who do not suffer from asthma.   Read Summary >

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an approval letter for Stavzor to treat bipolar disorder and seizures and to prevent migraines.   Read Summary >

Though older depressed patients are more prone to suicide, among veterans, it's the youngest who are most at risk.   Read Summary >

Mecamylamine is being tested as an add-on treatment for patients who don't respond to antidepressants alone.   Read Summary >

Depakote and lithium were found to significantly improve symptoms of bipolar I disorder in children in a new study.   Read Summary >

Approximately one-fifth of people with bipolar disorder find their symptoms change along with the seasons.   Read Summary >

Fields that include work with children, people with disabilities, and seniors have the highest incidence of major depressive episodes, a new report shows.   Read Summary >

Almost one-fourth of patients diagnosed with depression in a recent study reported having had manic episodes as well.   Read Summary >

A new study reports that patients with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder showed improved quality of life after taking Lexapro for eight weeks.   Read Summary >

One doctor who specializes in headaches says cluster headaches are sometimes mistaken for sinus problems.   Read Summary >

A new long-term study shows that Seroquel significantly extends the period of time bipolar patients can go without a manic, mixed, or depressive episode.   Read Summary >

A study by researchers at Bristol-Myers Squibb has found that Abilify helps bipolar I patients maintain mood stability.   Read Summary >

The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and will now go onto the Senate for approval.   Read Summary >

May include feeling worthless, not eating   Read More >

Experts at the National Alliance on Mental Illness discuss bipolar disorder and the reasons getting the correct diagnosis is vital for patients with the condition.   Read Summary >

If your co-pay costs have gone up recently, these seven tips may help you reduce your bill at the pharmacy.   Read Summary >

Experts say that though they're encouraged when depressed patients feel they've improved, the cost of stopping treatment can be very high if patients aren't actually ready.   Read Summary >

In a new study, a combination of Prozac and cognitive behavior therapy was the most successful therapy for reducing depression in teens.   Read Summary >

This is the first study to show a link between genetic markers, antidepressants, and suicidal thinking.   Read Summary >

People who fear crime have decreased physical functioning, lower quality of life, and a higher risk of depression, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects about 10 to 20 percent of the U.S. population, experts say.   Read Summary >

In 2005, there were 7,105 emergency room visits for self-inflicted injuries by people over age 65, and 80 percent of these injuries were due to suicidal behavior.   Read Summary >

The consequences of depression can be devastating to the mother, her baby and her entire family, according to a new report.   Read Summary >

Depression in the workplace affects both employees and the company through lower productivity, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Experts estimate that as many as 75 percent of people who commit suicide visited a primary-care doctor in the 30 days prior to killing themselves.   Read Summary >

This is the newest in a series of studies by Ohio State University researchers who are looking at the link between stress and weakened immune status.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with treatment-resistant depression who are currently in a major depressive episode to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

A depression-driven retirement decision could place people in difficult situation if their retirement savings are not sufficient and they can't get affordable health insurance.   Read Summary >

Researchers say the sharp increase in diagnoses of bipolar disorder in children may be due to misdiagnosis and a lack of understanding of the differences in bipolar disorder for adults and children.   Read Summary >

Experts say that when patients stop meds that control chronic conditions, they are often leaving themselves open to worse--and more expensive--complications later.   Read Summary >

Tamoxifen may help treat the manic phases of bipolar disorder, researchers say, and it may do it faster than current bipolar meds.   Read Summary >

Childhood abuse is more common in women with migraine who suffer depression than in women with migraine alone, according to a new study.   Read Summary >

Depression has the biggest effect on worsening health throughout the world, a global study suggests.   Read Summary >

The change in labeling on antidepressants warning of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in teens appears to have backfired, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Experts say the study's findings show a need to improve treatment of depression by primary care docs, who diagnose most cases of depression.   Read Summary >

The next step for the new class of antidepressants are human trials that will test if the meds are as effective in people as in animals.   Read Summary >

By using a patient-education program, Australian researchers succeeded in halving the number of relapses experienced by some bipolar patients.   Read Summary >

Though scientists have long thought depression increased the risk of preterm births, the use of antidepressant medications appears to be responsible for the higher risk.   Read Summary >

The 40-fold increase in bipolar diagnosis is fueling the fire of the controversy over bipolar disorder in kids.   Read Summary >

VNS therapy is delivered from a small pacemaker-like device implanted in the chest area that sends mild pulses to the brain via a nerve in the neck.   Read Summary >

The increased depression risk seems to be caused by a perceived lack of control over the house's environment and health problems linked to mold exposure.   Read Summary >

The Bipolar Disorder Phenome Database is a joint project of the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health and Johns Hopkins Psychiatry.   Read Summary >

Almost half of the soldiers in a new study said they felt like a 'guest in their own home,' and researchers say depression or PTSD played a role in these soldiers' problems at home.   Read Summary >

Children of depressed mothers are more likely to develop problems with aggression, hyperactivity, depression, and anxiety.   Read Summary >

Cymbalta, an antidepressant, was shown to be effective against fibromyalgia pain in a new study.   Read Summary >

Risperdal has received FDA approval for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in children and teens.   Read Summary >

Suggestions on how to cope   Read More >

Experts say bipolar disorder patients often take mood stabilizers to control mania, but there are very few effective treatments for depressive symptoms.   Read Summary >

Pristiq is the new version of the antidepressant Effexor.   Read Summary >

A study of Florida children who are on Medicaid found that the use of newer antipsychotic medications designed for adults has increased 250 percent in seven years.   Read Summary >

Ketamine appears to boost a brain receptor that acts as an antidepressant.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 years to 70 years old who have major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

A study of mice suggests levels of the protein deltaFosB may be linked to depression and other emotional issues in humans.   Read Summary >

Patients with psychiatric problems receive less medication treatment, fewer diagnostic procedures, and less incidence of surgical intervention than patients who do not have mental-health trouble, experts say.   Read Summary >

A reader who's concerned about the link between depression and bone loss asks Harvard experts if she should stop taking Prozac.   Read Summary >

Of 2.4 billion meds prescribed by doctors in 2005, 118 million of those prescriptions were for depression meds.   Read Summary >

The new study comes in the wake of reports of an increased risk of suicide in people who take antidepressants.   Read Summary >

The two new studies come in the wake of controversy over links between SSRI antidepressants and birth defects.   Read Summary >

Researchers found insomniacs often suffer from anxiety, depression, and mood disorders.   Read Summary >

The drug's makers are reviewing these approvable letters and will seek to finalize new labels for the meds.   Read Summary >

Combining Paxil and another depression med increased elderly patients' chances of recovery in a recent study.   Read Summary >

Experts are still unsure whether depression causes diabetes, or if diabetes increases depression.   Read Summary >

Depressed people who are married score lower on depression tests even if their marriages are troubled, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Escitalopram is sold as both Lexapro and Cipralex.   Read Summary >

Labopharm the maker the once-a-day antidepressant Trazodone, is enrolling patients in a national clinical trial.   Read Summary >

Experts at the Mayo Clinic explore 10 symptoms you shouldn't ignore and the conditions associated with them.   Read Summary >

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Researchers say their study's results point to the need for changes in community support systems and social policies that affect women with young children.   Read Summary >

Researchers say that evidence is accumulating that depression is a risk factor for osteoporosis.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that some adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder had fewer ADHD symptoms when they took mood stabilizers and the antidepressant Wellbutrin.   Read Summary >

Insomnia--whether from a psychiatric illness or the meds that treat it--can affect patients' progress.   Read Summary >

Paxil can affect how antipsychotics are processed in the liver, but a new study suggests that Paxil does not have this effect on Invega.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that adding the antipsychotic medication helped improve patients' MDD symptoms.   Read Summary >

In a recent study, the transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment helped patients who hadn't responded well to antidepressants alone.   Read Summary >

Researchers undertook the study because of recent public health message urging older Americans to take calcium and vitamin D to ward off bone loss.   Read Summary >

Some doctors suggest focusing on lifestyle changes that address health problems in girls before giving them meds.   Read Summary >

A study of prescriptions written for 370,000 kids ages 10 to 19 showed that girls have increased their use of prescription sleep medications by over 80 percent over the past five years.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that though most bipolar patients receive meds, they often do not receive the correct ones for the condition.   Read Summary >

Almost one in every five U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq suffers from migraines, and this group is particularly at risk for psychiatric troubles.   Read Summary >

The new black box labels would warn of increased suicide risks in young adults but also of decreased risk in older adults.   Read Summary >

An expert at the Mayo Clinic responds to a reader's question the link between antidepressant use and osteoporosis.   Read Summary >

In a study of 1,200 adults, a researcher at Indiana University found that almost half think children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other mental health conditions will be rejected at school and have problems throughout life.   Read Summary >

A reader whose thyroid problem was misdiagnosed as depression warns other readers at The People's Pharmacy.   Read Summary >

A sleep expert believes that treating insomnia in people with depression can help improve both conditions.   Read Summary >

A small trial in Greece found that participants who took Effexor XR had fewer and less intense headaches than the people who took a placebo.   Read Summary >

Mental health professionals say funding and legal issues make it hard for them to prevent tragedies like the one at Virginia Tech.   Read Summary >

The Internet-based Self-Assessment Program for Depression, which was developed in Taiwan, accurately assessed depression in 75 percent of the patients who used it in a recent study.   Read Summary >

Eslicarbazepine could treat a number of central nervous system conditions, including epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and some kinds of pain.   Read Summary >

MRI scans showed more gray matter in the brains of bipolar patients who took lithium, researchers say.   Read Summary >

FDA warnings have had an impact on doctors' prescribing practices, experts say.   Read Summary >

Researchers found the work-related labor did not ease the conditions' symptoms while leisure exercise did.   Read Summary >

A relative asks how to help a niece diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disease who is having trouble reading.   Read Summary >

Stigma, cost among reasons many do not seek treatment, experts say.   Read Summary >

The dangerous drug interaction is not listed on either meds' prescribing information, one reader warns.   Read Summary >

Though depression is more common than mania in bipolar patients, depression is often more difficult to treat.   Read Summary >

Suggestions on how to get through it   Read More >

Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years who have acute bipolar depression to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years old who have major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

An Italian psychiatrist says that current treatments for bipolar II disorder could be putting patients at risk.   Read Summary >

Zyprexa, a med used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is the single largest cost in state Medicaid budgets.   Read Summary >

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy is already approved for the treatment of seizures.   Read Summary >

Chronic illness often leads to emotional distress.   Read Summary >

Experts say that moves by health insurance companies to cut costs may be keeping some patients from getting prescribed meds.   Read Summary >

Serotonin syndrome can be fatal if not recognized and treated properly, experts say.   Read Summary >

Wyeth is seeking FDA approval for Pristiq for major depressive disorder and hot flashes.   Read Summary >

Researchers found that antidepressants don't help women reduce their alcohol use, but the meds do help men.   Read Summary >

Previous evidence had suggested a link between the fatty acids and behavior and mood disorders.   Read Summary >

Some meds ordered online may contain a powerful antipsychotic that can cause muscle spasms and breathing problems.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with bipolar disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Dr. David Fassler of ABC News responds to a viewer's question about Strattera and depression.   Read Summary >

Because SAD and ADHD are treated differently, consulting a doctor about new winter symptoms is important.   Read Summary >

Call for women between the ages of 40 and 70 who have major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Pristiq's final approval is expected after the drug's maker, Wyeth, resolves marketing and manufacturing issues raised by the FDA.   Read Summary >

Dr. Joanne Chao covers side effects, the difference in medication classes, and the conditions the meds are meant to treat.   Read Summary >

Tyrima is in a different class of medicines than most commonly used antidepressants.   Read Summary >

Moderate consumption is associated with a decrease in conditions such as depression, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cancer.   Read Summary >

Experts respond to a reader's question about the differences between bipolar disorder and ADHD.   Read Summary >

Experts estimate that about 20 percent of people with severe heart disease suffer from major depression.   Read Summary >

Experts say there is good scientific evidence that serotonin levels are linked to bone density.   Read Summary >

St. John's wort is an over-the-counter herbal supplement that can be effective against mild forms of depression.   Read Summary >

Antipsychotics are only approved for use in conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 to 65 with Bipolar I disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

But mental-health experts worry that new labels may cause more harm than good.   Read Summary >

Dr. Tim Johnson answers ABC viewers' questions about depression and the drugs used to treat it.   Read Summary >

Doctors could one day use taste tests to find the causes--and treatments--for patients' depression.   Read Summary >

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in teens.   Read Summary >

The first generic version of the extended-release antidepressant has been approved by the FDA.   Read Summary >

The New York Times also claims that Zyprexa's maker encouraged the off-label use of the drug.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18-70 who have Bipolar I disorder with manic or mixed episodes to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Bipolar I disorder is a life-long condition characterized by extreme mood swings.   Read Summary >

Experts at the Mayo Clinic have compiled a guide for choosing an antidepressant.   Read Summary >

Experts at the Mayo Clinic offer 5 self-care tips for managing depression.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18-65 who have Bipolar I disorder with manic episodes and take lithium or valproate to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

People who take SSRI antidepressants are more likely to attempt suicide but less likely to die from those attempts, researchers say.   Read Summary >

Depression after the birth of a child is very common in women, affecting up to 15 percent of new mothers.   Read Summary >

Paxil raises the risk of certain birth defects, experts say.   Read Summary >

Some experts worry that the FDA's black-box warnings will actually deter doctors from prescribing these drugs for troubled kids.   Read Summary >

Researchers say their results mean that depression treatments should be a large part of heart patients' follow-up care.   Read Summary >

If patients keep working with their doctors for up to four treatment plans, more than two-thirds can beat their depression symptoms.   Read Summary >

A reporter talks to experts about ways to cope with the stress that often surrounds the holiday season.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with major depressive disorder who take Effexor to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

The new drug is a combination of mecamylamine and Celexa.   Read Summary >

Experts had thought that patients' use of antidepressants accounted for the increased risk of death from heart failure.   Read Summary >

Researchers report on alternative and complimentary treatments--including herbal supplements--that are used against depression.   Read Summary >

Depression is often caused by the fear and helplessness that results from receiving a cancer diagnosis.   Read Summary >

Previous analyses found only a small percentage of adults with psychiatric diagnoses also had ADHD.   Read Summary >

Psychiatric reactions to steroids are more common than many people think, Dr. Mitchell Hecht explains.   Read Summary >

Researchers found these findings of interest because antidepressants have recently been linked to increased suicidal thinking in teens.   Read Summary >

Dr. Greg Simon's editorial comes amidst conflicting reports about antidepressants, their effectiveness, and their side effects.   Read Summary >

The warning come after the FDA received reports of death and serious injuries related to Effexor overdoses.   Read Summary >

The data suggests that pramipexole might be the only drug needed to treat the broad spectrum of PD-related symptoms.   Read Summary >

Off-label use of prescription medications for weight loss can put users at risk for damaging side effects.   Read Summary >

SSRIs include such commonly used antidepressants as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil.   Read Summary >

The common antidepressant was found to stimulate new bone growth in mice.   Read Summary >

Seroquel is already approved for the treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder and for the treatment of schizophrenia.   Read Summary >

Call for adults ages 18 to 75 who have been diagnosed with major depression with psychotic features to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Risperdal Oral Solution is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Risperdal is presently used to treat adults with schizophrenia, acute manic episodes, and extreme mood swings.   Read Summary >

Psychiatrist Michael G. Rayel offers advice for dealing with some common antidepressant side effects.   Read Summary >

Some 30 percent to 40 percent of patients fail their first drug treatment for major depression.   Read Summary >

Study raises possibility of genetic link between IBS, migraine, fibromyalgia and depression.   Read Summary >

Xango, a tropical fruit beverage, is not proven to treat or prevent any diseases, says the FDA.   Read Summary >

Nearly half of all patients with Parkinson's disease suffer from depression.   Read Summary >

Madelyn Fernstrom, director of the Weight Management Center at the University of Pittsburgh, talks about how foods and beverages can affect the way some medications work.   Read Summary >

A comparison of current prices for Cymbalta via online drug distributors.   Read Summary >

Joe and Teresa Graedon of The People's Pharmacy discuss the sexual side effects of antidepressants.   Read Summary >

One of every four patients with diabetes experiences clinical depression.   Read Summary >

Pharmacist Suzy Cohen responds to a reader's question about stopping treatment with the antidepressant Prozac.   Read Summary >

Depression affects 1 of every 3 stroke survivors.   Read Summary >

The studies involved Paxil and Prozac, but researchers feel the findings extend to all SSRI antidepressants.   Read Summary >

Pharmacists Joe and Teresa Graedon discuss a possible side effect of the antidepressant Lexapro.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

The STAR*D trial is the largest effectiveness study ever done on depression.   Read Summary >

Zoloft (sertraline) is used to treat depression.   Read Summary >

The study was the first to compare two different types of antidepressants in treating postpartum depression.   Read Summary >

A reader gives cautionary advice about skipping doses of the antidepressant Effexor.   Read Summary >

DVS-233 is an experimental antidepressant derived from Effexor XR.   Read Summary >

Call for teenagers ages 12 to 17 with major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Some patients find the withdrawal symptoms so uncomfortable that they choose to stay on the medications.   Read Summary >

Some doctors and patients defend "off-labeling" by saying obesity is a chronic condition that needs drug intervention.   Read Summary >

The FDA set guidelines for psychiatric monitoring of new antidepressant users in 2004.   Read Summary >

Teva Pharmaceuticals began shipment of the drug immediately after receiving the FDA's final approval.   Read Summary >

Seroquel is currently used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.   Read Summary >

Pharamicist Suzy Cohen answers questions about antidepressants and the elderly.   Read Summary >

A weight management expert discusses how medications and lifestyle factors can make patients gain weight.   Read Summary >

Call for adolescents ages 12 to 18 who suffer from depression to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Wyeth reassures patients that there is no evidence that Effexor causes homicidal thoughts.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with bipolar disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Wyeth says it will continue the clinical trials, including trials with lower doses of the drug.   Read Summary >

Obesity is more common in people who suffer from depression than in the general population.   Read Summary >

Combining SSRIs and triptans can cause serious health problems, FDA warns.   Read More >

The Canadian study also found that recovered patients' depression can be triggered by even small stressors or mild sadness.   Read Summary >

The side effects have been linked to both SSRI and SNRI antidepressants, including Paxil, Effexor, Lexapro, and Zoloft.   Read Summary >

Some parents choose a service that will pre-package the summer's medications for easy dosing at camp.   Read Summary >

The drug's rare side effect has been in the media spotlight since a mother drowned her five children while taking Effexor.   Read Summary >

By the end of 2006, 57 percent of the drugs dispensed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans will be generics.   Read Summary >

Zoloft is the top-selling antidepressant in the United States.   Read Summary >

With current medications, 30 percent to 50 percent of patients do not get relief with one or two antidepressants.   Read Summary >

A depression expert looks at reports of "brain shivers" in patients who stop taking Effexor.   Read Summary >

Call for adults with major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Serotonin syndrome can cause anxiety, high blood pressure, and even coma.   Read Summary >

The Supreme Court's decision will allow Apotex, a Canadian company, to continue making generic Paxil.   Read Summary >

Expert Patients John McManamy and Deborah Gray share their insights on breaking news about depression   Read More >

Consumer advocacy groups worry Medicare may be able to negotiate better prices for some drugs than private insurers.   Read Summary >

FDA issued advisory in October 2005 against women taking Paxil during pregancy, citing increased risk of birth defects.   Read Summary >

So-called "off-label" prescribing is thought to be the cause, a practice in which doctors prescribe a medication for a condition that it is not specifically designed to treat.   Read Summary >

The study's authors are uncertain if the drugs cause the RBD, or if they simply uncover patients' predisposition for the sleep disorder.   Read Summary >

SAD is characterized by bouts of major depression during winter and autumn when days are shortest.   Read Summary >

Depression is 2 to 3 times higher in diabetics than in the general population.   Read Summary >

Call for adults aged 30 and over with Parkinson's disease to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Government health regulatory agency had been concerned about overdose, cardiovascular risk in patients taking the antidepressant.   Read Summary >

A comparison of current prices for Effexor via online U.S. drug distributors.   Read Summary >

As the number of SSRI prescriptions has increased since the drugs were introduced in 1988, suicide rates have decreased.   Read Summary >

As the number of SSRI prescriptions has increased since the drugs were introduced in 1988, suicide rates have decreased.   Read Summary >

Other studies implicate Wellbutrin, Lexapro, Effexor, Serzone, and Cymbalta in suicidal behavior among adults, doctor says.   Read Summary >

Study finds internal gastrointestinal bleeding caused by SSRI antidepressants is similar to bleeding caused by some painkillers.   Read Summary >

In letters to doctors, GlaxoSmithKline and the FDA report increased suicide risks and include new warning labels for both Paxil and Paxil CR.   Read Summary >

Paxil maker is accused of filing "frivolous" lawsuits in an effort to extend its Paxil patent.   Read Summary >

Call for patients with major depressive disorder to participate in a study.   Read Summary >

Adverse drugs reactions during the first month of taking the medications is likely cause, researchers say.   Read Summary >

New class of medications may help existing drugs work differently and, in some cases, better.   Read Summary >

Several types of medications were studied, including SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants.   Read Summary >

Antidepressants may cause low birth weight, premature birth, and increased risk of fetal death.   Read Summary >

Cipralex works better than Paxil on major depression and anxiety, according to a new study funded by Lundbeck, maker of Cipralex.   Read Summary >

Lawyer cites "profit over safety" in GlaxoSmithKline's policies on labeling Paxil for suicide risk in teens.   Read Summary >

Manufacturer has proposed YAZ as a treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder.   Read Summary >

Two years of use reduce recurrence of depression by 60 percent, study finds.   Read Summary >

Results of a new study encourage greater experimentation with treatment options.   Read Summary >

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Study of elderly patients found some negative effects on mood.   Read Summary >

Researchers from Indiana University reviewed a 1998 government study to evaluate public perception of psychiatric drugs. They found that though 66 percent of people believe psychiatric medications are helpful, far fewer would be willing to take them.   Read Summary >

The U.S. FDA confirms the link between increased suicidal behavior and antidepressant use in children.   Read Summary >

More than 120 research papers cite excessive bleeding by patients taking selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors.   Read Summary >

Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors, such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft, face competition from new triple reuptake inhibitors.   Read Summary >

Study has found that patients taking common antidepressants have a 55-percent higher chance of dying.   Read Summary >

The FDA has approved EMSAM, a transdermal patch, for the treatment of major depression.   Read More >

Herbalist recommends a bone broth to support health.   Read Summary >

Experts discuss the effects of antidepressants, such as Paxil and Effexor, on relationships.   Read Summary >

Problems more common than many patients believe.   Read Summary >

Women taking these antidepressants are six times more likely to have children with the condition.   Read Summary >

Risks do not necessarily outweigh benefits of antidepressant for mother, say researchers.   Read Summary >

Hormone changes do not provide protection previously expected.   Read Summary >

A low income may predict outcome of depression treatments.   Read Summary >

Link is clear, but resulting effects are not.   Read Summary >

Medication may cause heart defects in unborn child   Read Summary >

Manufacturing probems may choke pipeline   Read Summary >

Rate of attempts actually dropped by more than half, says report.   Read Summary >

The FDA recently approved the use of the antipsychotic Risperdal in children and adolescents with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Our Mental Health Experts weigh in on the implications of this decision.   Read More >