February 10, 2012: Obesity Appears Linked to Pain
The more overweight people are, the more likely they are to experience pain, study finds

February 10, 2012: HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study
No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms

February 08, 2012: Depressed Kids May Be Targets for Bullying, Study Suggests
New research challenges notion that bullying leads to mental health woes

February 06, 2012: Antidepressants May Not Raise Suicide Risk in Youth: Study
Despite 'black box warning' for drugs such as Prozac, no increase -- or decrease -- was found

February 03, 2012: Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression?
Small study suggests 'biomarker' levels might help support a diagnosis, but more research needed

February 01, 2012: Exercise a Good Pick-Me-Up After Cancer Treatment: Study
Aerobic, resistance and strength training improved weight and well-being

January 28, 2012: Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back
Adding lights, exercise can help people battling seasonal affective disorder, doctor says

January 26, 2012: Working Too Much Can Give You the Blues
Staying on the job 11 hours or more each day doubles the risk for depression, study shows

January 25, 2012: U.S. Soldiers Face Host of Mental Health Issues
Studies found they were prone to depression, substance abuse and suicide

January 24, 2012: Could 'Magic' Mushrooms Ease Depression?
Small studies found key ingredient lowered activity in areas of brain linked to mood disorder

January 20, 2012: Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress
Personalized treatment might improve health-related quality of life in younger patients

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

January 19, 2012: Antidepressants Might Raise Fall Risk in Nursing Homes
Residents with dementia taking so-called SSRIs seem to be at higher risk of injury, study suggests

January 16, 2012: Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems
Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds

January 13, 2012: Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies
Study found women who took SSRIs a bit more likely to have infants with high blood pressure in the lungs

January 04, 2012: Celiac Disease in Women Linked to Depression Risk
But sticking to gluten-free diets helped improve their well-being in study

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

January 03, 2012: Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients
Research is still preliminary, with few patients involved so far

January 02, 2012: With Depression, Helping Others May in Turn Help You
Random acts of kindness can snowball into more positive mood overall, experts 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 27, 2011: Racial Disparities Seem to Persist in Depression Diagnosis
Older black Americans less likely to receive diagnosis than white peers, study finds

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 21, 2011: Widowers Who Stay Single Might Face More Mental Health Woes
But it's unclear why some men find new relationships and others don't, researchers say

December 21, 2011: Holiday Blues May Signal Depression
Excessive sleeping and withdrawing from loved ones could mean a more serious problem, experts say

December 16, 2011: Recession Hurt Parent-Child Ties, Survey Finds
Seattle families reported less connectedness, social generosity, researchers say

December 14, 2011: Facebook Launches Service to Help Prevent Suicide
Friends who spot distraught postings can trigger alert that encourages user to call counselor

December 13, 2011: Working Moms Happier, Healthier Than Stay-at-Home Peers: Study
Those with part-time jobs better able to balance work, family, researchers find

December 09, 2011: Psych Episode Near Childbirth May Presage Bipolar Disorder
Women with mental health issue within 30 days of delivery most likely to get diagnosis, study contends

December 09, 2011: 'Love Hormone' May Buffer Kids From Mom's Depression
Anxiety, conduct disorders more prevalent in children with low oxytocin levels, study finds

December 09, 2011: Depression, Disability Can Follow ICU Care: Study
Meals, phone calls become too difficult for some patients, study finds

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

December 06, 2011: Health Tip: Are You Disposed to the Holiday Blues?
Risk factors for holiday depression

December 06, 2011: Best Antidepressant May Depend on Patient: Study
Large evidence review finds newer brands work equally well

December 05, 2011: Risk for Dementia Rises When Diabetes, Depression Meet: Study
The good news is that lifestyle changes may lower your risk for all three conditions, experts say

December 02, 2011: Depression, Partner Conflict Raise Suicide Risk for Pregnant Women, New Moms
More than half also had a mental health diagnosis, study found

November 30, 2011: Many Suicidal Teens Make First Try Before High School
Nearly 40 percent in study reported attempts in elementary or middle school

November 23, 2011: Health Tip: The Food-Mood Connection
What you eat can affect your state of mind

November 17, 2011: Mom-to-Be's Mental State May Affect Child's Development
Emotional consistency before and after birth seems best for baby, study suggests

November 17, 2011: One in 12 Teens Engages in Self-Harm: Report
Practice often disappears by adulthood, but can be a predictor of suicide

November 07, 2011: When Dads Have Depression, Kids May Be at Risk, Too
But study doesn't confirm a cause and effect

November 04, 2011: Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
One of three victims will die from their injuries in massive temblors, researchers estimate

November 03, 2011: Rx for Heart Patients: Healthier Living, Medication
New guidelines on managing heart disease also call for cardiac rehab

October 31, 2011: Could Happy Lives Be Longer Lives?
Study shows an association, but cause-and-effect isn't clear

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: Foreclosure Crisis Threatening Americans' Health: Study
People who fall behind on mortgage payments more depressed, have food worries, don't take meds

October 19, 2011: Care for Mentally Ill Vets at VA Centers May Differ Across U.S.
More research urged to explore why discrepancies exist and how they should be addressed

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

October 19, 2011: Antidepressant Use Skyrocketed in Past 20 Years: CDC
Now the most commonly taken prescription drug in adults under 45, researchers find

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

October 13, 2011: Smoking Pot Might Up Depression Risk in Vulnerable Teens
Kids with genetic predisposition have more symptoms with marijuana