Depression

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 8% of people in the United States age 12 years and older experienced depression in any two-week period between 2007 and 2010. From ... Read More

New research is examining the previously established link between women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and an increased risk for anxiety and depression, suggesting hormone imbalances ... Read More

There might be a downside to being your mother’s favorite after all. New research has found children who perceive themselves as the preferred child in their family have a higher risk ... Read More

You are not alone—not everybody loves the holidays, and plenty of people hate them. Thanksgiving is only round one. Not long after, you get socked with a real haymaker, the endgame (literally, ... Read More

Computer-assisted therapy may be less effective than the standard in-person model, according to a study published in BMJ. Researchers determined the problem is not with computerized therapy ... Read More

Are you caring for a family member who has a chronic illness? Are you perhaps even part of the so-called “Sandwich Generation”—taking care of your children and your aging parents? ... Read More

The expression, “If it bleeds, it leads,” has been used to characterize media coverage of lurid stories since the early days of newspapers, and today’s around-the-clock news cycle ... Read More

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that most often occurs in the fall and winter months when days are shorter and less light is available. Light therapy has long ... Read More

Two new studies suggest online therapy may be effective for treating mental health issues. Online therapy is increasingly popular, particularly among people who live in rural areas and ... Read More

Almost a third of American teens experience bullying at some point in their lives. The consequences of bullying include a number of mental health issues as well as various high-risk behaviors. ... Read More

When Lara Kalaf began working with Syrian kids in Beirut-based schools and community centers in 2013, their love for art and the creative process was immediately apparent. “There would ... Read More

As the human lifespan grows, many people are now living well into their eighties and nineties. That’s wonderful news, but it comes with new challenges. One of them is the challenge of ... Read More