January 23, 2012: 'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis
As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests

January 19, 2012: 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills: Report
But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say

January 12, 2012: Blogging Can Help Calm Anxious Teens: Study
Responses were positive, supportive when adolescents went online with social problems

January 12, 2012: Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients
Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says

January 09, 2012: Grief Is a Real Heartbreaker, Study Finds
Stress, anxiety may increase heart attack risk in the weeks after a loved one's death

January 03, 2012: Most Adults With Facial Disfigurement Adapt Psychologically
Study found some depression, anxiety in those with congenital disfigurement

December 29, 2011: Music May Help Ease Pain for Anxious People
By engaging the mind, melodies compete with pain pathways, researchers say

December 29, 2011: Even Today, the Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade
And that can cause people to feel isolated, afraid -- and even forgo treatments

December 22, 2011: Chronic School Absenteeism Linked to Mental Health Problems
Children who consistently miss school are more likely to be depressed or anxious, study shows

December 07, 2011: Medicaid Spending for Depression Rose in Past Decade
Improvements in quality of care less impressive, study found

November 27, 2011: Surviving Holiday Parties When You Have Social Anxiety
Psychologist offers tips on making a good impression

November 25, 2011: Racism's Mental Toll May Explain Some Health Disparities
Psychological responses to racism among U.S. blacks similar to those associated with trauma, study finds

November 22, 2011: Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain
Brain imaging shows experienced meditators can prevent their minds from wandering

November 16, 2011: Gene Linked to Separation Anxiety
Researchers studied children with two rare genetic disorders

November 11, 2011: Negative Anti-Smoking Ads Turn Off Anxious Viewers
Neurotic smokers more likely to avoid messages about health threats, study says

October 24, 2011: BPA Exposure in Womb Linked to Behavioral Woes in Girls
Study found they were more likely to be anxious, hyperactive as toddlers

October 20, 2011: Afraid to Do the Math?
Study suggests it's negative emotions, not lack of skill, that cause some to struggle

October 19, 2011: Long-Term Unemployment Can Tax Mental Health
Even in resilient people, six months' unemployment has psychological impact, research shows

October 18, 2011: Katrina's Aftermath: Failed Pregnancies for IVF Moms Nationwide
Stress linked to the disaster is probable culprit, researchers say

October 17, 2011: Social Phobia in Teens Goes Beyond Shyness
Survey results negate common beliefs about this disabling condition

October 13, 2011: Why Johnny Won't Go to School
Kids plagued by physical complaints on weekdays may have a 'school avoidance' problem

October 06, 2011: Researchers Assess What Works Best to Prevent PTSD
Psychotherapies may outperform an antidepressant, experts say

October 04, 2011: Happy Kids a Product of Genes, Parenting, Study Finds
Positive, supportive home can brighten outlook for children with gloomy dispositions, researchers say

September 27, 2011: Mixed Results Seen With 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics
Non-FDA-approved use of drugs showed limited benefits and some harm in large review

September 27, 2011: Mental Health Disabilities in U.S. on the Rise: Study
Findings reflect need for improved psychological services, researcher says

September 09, 2011: When Protecting Baby Becomes an Obsession
Ritualistic behaviors common to moms with postpartum OCD are preventable, researchers say

September 07, 2011: Harassment of Black Gay and Bisexual Men Tied to Anxiety
Discrimination, shame also play a role in high rates of anxiety and depression, study finds

September 05, 2011: Boorish Co-Workers Can Damage Your Home Life
Workers who endure incivility at work go home more stressed and distracted, study finds

September 04, 2011: Many Autistic Teens Use School Mental-Health Services
More support needed when they make transition out of high school, researchers say

September 01, 2011: Half of Americans Will Suffer From Mental Health Woes, CDC Says
Much more needs to be done to help spot those at risk and assist them, experts say

August 29, 2011: Troubled Teens Spotted in Routine School Screenings: Study
Untreated mental health issues can lead to school failure, substance abuse, even suicide, researchers say

August 25, 2011: Parents Can Ease Back-to-School Stress
Kids need time to transition from summer schedules to more rigorous academic routine, experts say

August 23, 2011: Mental Illness Affects Women, Men Differently, Study Finds
Women tend to exhibit depression, anxiety; men may develop substance abuse, antisocial disorders

August 15, 2011: Many More Kids Hospitalized for Mental Illness: Study
Adult psychiatric admissions also increased, except among the elderly

August 12, 2011: From the Couch to the Computer: A New Take on Therapy
Patients, doctors finding benefits in hi-tech methods for psychological care

August 12, 2011: Music Eases Cancer Patients' Anxiety: Study
Music may also have a positive effect on mood, pain and quality of life, study finds

August 06, 2011: Adjusting Routines Before School Starts May Ease Transition to Class
Don't try to change your schedule overnight, expert suggests

August 05, 2011: Less Worry, Better Coping Seen Among Religious Folks
Strong spirituality linked to greater tolerance of uncertainty, studies find

August 03, 2011: Parenting Style May Affect Child's Mental Health
Depression, anxiety less likely when mom takes kids' personalities into account, study finds

August 02, 2011: Violence Against Women Can Take Lifelong Toll: Study
Research shows how rates of mental and physical illness rise, quality of life falls

August 01, 2011: Childhood Depression, Anxiety Tied to Pain in Adulthood
Kids living with adversity, such as abuse, more likely to have chronic diseases later, study finds

July 15, 2011: Drinking Alcohol May Prolong, Not Relieve, Stress
Stress can also change how booze makes a person feel and boost the desire for alcohol, study shows

July 14, 2011: Training in Positive Thinking May Help Anxious Teens
Kids who don't see a snub in every ambiguous interaction can better control their moods, study suggests

July 08, 2011: Coping Strategy Depends on Strength of Emotion: Study
Analysis may help conquer low-intensity fear, but distraction used for stronger negative feelings

July 08, 2011: Anxiety, Depression in Pregnancy May Raise Kids' Asthma Risk
Study supports belief that children are highly susceptible during prenatal period

July 05, 2011: Parents' Military Deployment May Harm Kids' Mental Health
Longer service duration raises risk that children will develop stress, behavioral problems, anxiety

June 22, 2011: City Living Tied to More Anxiety, Mood Disorders
German study also found higher rates of schizophrenia in urban vs. rural residents

June 21, 2011: Unemployment May Hit Some Harder Than Others
Study found those able to find work between bouts of joblessness did better emotionally

June 19, 2011: Freedom More Important to Happiness Than Wealth, Study Finds
Personal independence, autonomy trump money in data from more than 60 countries

June 14, 2011: Young Girls May Lose Sleep Over Pressure to Be Thin
Female friends most likely source of this problem among whites, researchers suggest