May 20, 2013: Favorite Music May Ease Anxiety in ICU Patients
Those who listened to well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine

May 16, 2013: 1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 13, 2013: Creative Arts May Help Cancer Patients Cope
Review shows participation in dance, music, art or writing can soothe anxiety, depression and pain

May 01, 2013: Many U.S. Teens Struggle With Extreme Fatigue: Survey
Problem often goes hand-in-hand with emotional disorders like depression, expert says

April 17, 2013: Helping Children Make Sense of the Senseless
Tragedies like the Boston bombings require a loving, shared response, experts say

April 11, 2013: Unemployment's Toll Can Be Heartbreaking
Resulting stress, anxiety, bad habits may lead to cardiovascular trouble

April 11, 2013: Severely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional Care
Mental health problems still significant after 2 years, study finds

March 28, 2013: Frequent Moves Take Toll on Poor Kids, Study Suggests
Fallout anticipated from U.S. housing crisis, researcher says

March 19, 2013: Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study
Researcher recommends stress-reducing measures

March 19, 2013: False-Positive Mammograms Can Trigger Long-Term Distress
For some, anxiety persisted up to 3 years after being declared cancer-free, study finds

March 15, 2013: Avoiding Scary Situations May Leave Kids More Anxious: Study
Study author says counseling may help youngsters face issues head-on

March 13, 2013: Relatives Who Witness Loved One's CPR Fare Better: Study
Researchers found they were less likely to suffer PTSD, depression or anxiety later

March 08, 2013: Newly Hired Emergency Workers Who Witness Trauma May Struggle Afterward
But police, firefighters who had been on job a long time were unaffected

March 08, 2013: 'Violent Behavior' Occurs in Many Adult Sleepwalkers, Study Finds
Those with disorder risk injury, fatigue and other health problems, researchers report

March 04, 2013: Anxiety May Be More Common Than Depression After Pregnancy
Study found nearly 1 in 5 women has postpartum anxiety, but it fades fairly quickly

March 04, 2013: ADHD Can Often Persist Into Adulthood
Study found almost a third of patients still had disorder at 27, along with other mental health issues

March 01, 2013: 1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD
Women who are younger, black or Asian at highest risk for short-term symptoms of stress disorder

February 26, 2013: 'Worried Well' Often Ignore Negative Test Results: Study
Many of these patients suffer from hypochondria, and continue to have symptoms of imagined disease

February 22, 2013: Relationship Worries Can Make You Sick
Chronic fretting linked to rise in stress hormones, lowered immune response in study

February 20, 2013: Childhood Bullying Can Leave Lifelong Scars
Study found both victims and bullies can suffer psychological disorders as adults

February 18, 2013: Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device
Doctors focus on technical side of implantable defibrillator, not its effect on quality of life: study

February 18, 2013: Exercise May Stave Off Depression in Severely Obese
Study found as little as 8 minutes of daily activity helped patients scheduled for weight-loss surgery

January 31, 2013: Most U.S. Soldiers May Suffer From Sleep Problems
Those with depression, PTSD and pain are more at risk, study found

January 29, 2013: 'Coming Out' Can Bring Health Benefits, Study Says
Openness about sexual orientation may reduce stress for lesbians, gays and bisexuals

January 23, 2013: Jaw Pain Disorder Tied to Anxiety, Depression
German study of TMJ patients didn't pin down how body-mind connection works

January 14, 2013: Early Parkinson's Patients May Suffer Some Symptoms in Silence
Yet help is possible if doctors know about the problem, study suggests

January 04, 2013: Keeping Sexuality Secret Takes Mental Toll on Bisexual Men
Those who concealed their same-sex relationships had higher rates of depression and anxiety, study found

January 02, 2013: Mental Disorders Linked With Domestic Violence, Study Says
Women with anxiety disorders 3.5 times more likely to report abuse

December 28, 2012: Chronic Worry Linked to Higher Risk of PTSD
People who had anxiety before a traumatic event were more likely to develop stress disorder afterward

December 20, 2012: 'Not Fair!' How Sibling Fights May Lead to Later Mood Problems
Everyday teen issues can contribute to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, researchers say

December 10, 2012: ADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study Finds
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder that persists into adulthood may affect physical and mental health

December 09, 2012: Is Your Little One Scared of Santa?
Expert offers tips to make the meeting less intimidating

December 07, 2012: Sleep Apnea Tied to More Brain Damage in Women Than Men
Areas involving decision-making, mood appeared most affected, study found

December 03, 2012: Antidepressants May Lead to Fewer Seizures in People With Epilepsy
Research is preliminary, but could encourage more people with depression and epilepsy to try meds

November 26, 2012: Parents' Fear of Dentist May Get Passed On to Kids
Fathers seem to play the greatest role in how their children feel about dental visits, study finds

November 16, 2012: Cartoons May Ease Anxiety for Kids Facing Surgery
Study also found bringing a favorite toy from home can help

November 12, 2012: Early Exposure to Stress at Home Affects Girls' Brains, Study Says
The result may be more anxiety in females than males, research suggests

November 12, 2012: Cataract Patients Relax to a Soothing Beat, Study Says
Audio therapy may reduce anxiety during this common procedure

November 07, 2012: Parents' Social Anxiety May Raise Kids' Risk for Anxiety Disorder
Parental behaviors linked to risk include a lack of affection and too much criticism, study shows

November 06, 2012: Brain Anatomy May Play Role in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
MRI scans found veterans with the disorder had a smaller amygdala, the brain area that controls fear, anxiety

October 29, 2012: Docs Make Push to Lower Kids' Pain, Stress in ER
Pediatric group recommends ways to better manage distress

October 26, 2012: Right Amount of Exercise Can Boost Mental Health: Study
But too much time spent working out can have psychological downside, experts warn

October 12, 2012: Pre-Test Jitters Might Boost Scores: Study
A little anxiety seemed to help kids with good working memory, research found

October 10, 2012: Science Reveals Secrets of Hypnosis
MRIs show differences in brains of people who could or couldn't be put into a trance

October 09, 2012: Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD
Of more than 65,000 people screened in study, 5 had 'BDNF' deletion

October 05, 2012: Humanitarian Work May Raise Risk of Anxiety, Depression
Researchers offer recommendations to improve mental health of aid workers

September 27, 2012: Complementary Medicine May Help Soldiers With PTSD: Study
Healing touch, guided imagery eased symptoms, improved quality of life

September 25, 2012: Many Children With Autism Have Other Health Problems, Study Says
Gastrointestinal trouble, heightened sensory responses found in about one-fourth of kids

September 25, 2012: 'Fragile X Syndrome' Researchers Boost Social Skills in Mice
New treatment method helped brain process chemicals similar to marijuana in animal study

September 24, 2012: Born To Lead? No Sweat
Study suggests the power that comes with authority keeps anxiety at bay