By Matthew Mientka | May 21, 2013 04:05 PM EDT
In view of HIV patients commonly battling cognitive disorders, international researchers call for a unified treatment approach.
By Lizette Borreli | May 20, 2013 10:31 PM EDT
Become aware of the possible mental health problems your child may have with these five common symptoms.
By Susan Scutti | May 17, 2013 11:56 AM EDT
Two studies unveil surprising insights into the negative and long-term influence of retirement on the brain and body.
By Evan Winchester | May 16, 2013 08:01 PM EDT
Research provides the first evidence that marijuana dampens the negative emotional consequences of social exclusion.
By Susan Scutti | May 16, 2013 04:09 PM EDT
Current guidelines for stroke prevention tend to overlook the potential role of depression.
By Matthew Mientka | May 15, 2013 05:02 PM EDT
Fuzzy and abstract goals for the future may signify not necessarily a Type B personality but depression, UK researchers say.
By Nsikan Akpan | May 08, 2013 09:53 PM EDT
Good times and "positive social interactions" reduce the physical symptoms of breast cancer treatment, according to patient questionnaires.
By Lizette Borreli | May 08, 2013 02:30 PM EDT
Gardening offers a healthy lifestyle and a positive state of mind for adults and kids.
By Justin Caba | Apr 26, 2013 11:23 AM EDT
A Hyundai ad featuring a man trying to commit suicide has been met with a great deal of criticism.
By Ashik Siddique | Apr 26, 2013 12:05 AM EDT
Worried about getting depressed or anxious? Force yourself to exercise, or have someone make you work out— it may build stress resilience as much as voluntary fitness.
By Ashik Siddique | Apr 18, 2013 07:58 PM EDT
Your freshman year roommate’s mood can be contagious—a new study finds that six months after living together, one college roommate’s negative thinking increased the other’s risk for depression.
By Ashik Siddique | Apr 02, 2013 06:40 PM EDT
Depression among current college athletes is twice as common as it is in retired college athletes.
By Ashik Siddique | Mar 18, 2013 06:19 PM EDT
SSRI antidepressants don’t work for many patients; new research explains a novel role for serotonin that could lead to better depression drug treatments.
By Staff Reporter | Mar 12, 2013 10:52 PM EDT
Suicide ideation in autistic children is much more common than in neurotypical children, especially if they have certain demographic factors.
By Christine Hsu | Jan 24, 2013 02:11 PM EST
A team of psychologists at the University of Otago in New Zealand daily servings of fruit and vegetables also appeared to make younger people calmer, happier and more energetic.