May 18, 2012: Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say

May 09, 2012: Evolution May Explain 'Runner's High,' Study Says
Brain reward center boost seems to spur humans, dogs to run long distances

May 03, 2012: Overly Long Pregnancies Linked to Behavioral Problems in Toddlers
Post-term pregnancies are those that last 42 weeks

April 27, 2012: Bullied Children at Greater Risk for Self-Harm, Study Finds
Family history or maltreatment further increase likelihood of injuring oneself

April 25, 2012: Poor Sleep Heightens 'Ringing Ear' Disease Symptoms: Study
Patients with both tinnitus and insomnia have more emotional distress, researchers say

April 24, 2012: Stress May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's: Study
Preliminary research found blood flow doesn't rise in women, possibly raising their cardiac risk

April 12, 2012: Politics May Get in the Way of Empathy, Research Shows
Study participants were less likely to feel for people who held different beliefs

March 29, 2012: 911 Dispatchers May Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress
Indirect exposure to disturbing events can cause psychological disorders, study says

March 15, 2012: Could Trans Fats Make You Cranky?
The more of the unhealthy dietary fat people ate, the greater their irritability, aggression, study shows

March 02, 2012: Bullying May Raise Risk of Suicidal Thoughts: Study
Both victims, bullies more likely to consider taking own life by age 11

February 28, 2012: Disabled Adults More Apt to Be Victims of Violence: Study
Those with mental illness are the most vulnerable, researchers find

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

January 27, 2012: Discrimination Seems to Harm Health Regardless of Race
Unfair treatment that is race-based linked to reports of poor health in both blacks and whites

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

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 28, 2011: In High-Tech Age, the Good Old Letter Still Holds Sway
Soldiers found lasting comfort, solace and a shield against PTSD from such personal notes

December 27, 2011: Adversity, Trauma May Boost Mental Toughness
Living through difficulty -- up to a point -- can build resiliency, study shows

December 19, 2011: Study Suggests Most Would Sacrifice One Life to Save Many
When faced with a life or death moral dilemma, few people fail to choose 'the greater good'

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

November 24, 2011: Doctor, Take a Cue From Shakespeare
Mind-body links frequent in the Bard's plays and poems, researcher says

November 19, 2011: Think 'It's Not Me, It's You,' When Dealing With Angry Person
Study participants felt better when they 'reappraised' images of angry faces

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: Antisocial Personalities May Find Social Niche in Gangs
Gang members seek a place to 'fit in' with others like themselves, study says

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 16, 2011: Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study
Associated with emotional stress, clinical condition mimics a heart attack

November 10, 2011: Watch Scary Movie, Sell Your Stocks?
Study found people projected fear from film onto financial decisions

November 01, 2011: Loneliness Linked to Sleepless Nights
People who felt more isolated tended to wake frequently, study found

October 31, 2011: Teens With a Deployed Parent May Be More Prone to Violence
Military kids at greater risk of fighting, carrying weapons and joining gangs, study finds

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

October 13, 2011: People With Mental Health Issues More Likely to Be Uninsured
Study cites less access to recommended care, poorer quality care

September 24, 2011: Good Moms Seem to Help Poor Kids Become Healthy Adults
Having a nurturing mother may protect against health risks associated with poverty, study finds

September 16, 2011: Research Reveals Why Hungry People Get Cranky
Stress, hunger trigger fluctuating levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain, scans show

September 07, 2011: Teens, College-Age Youth at High Risk of Suicide, Expert Says
Friends, family should get involved, instill hope, find help for those who appear to be struggling

August 19, 2011: Moms' Depression Affects Kids' Brain Structure, Scans Show
Brain area tied to emotions larger in children of mothers with lifelong symptoms of depression

August 09, 2011: Bad Economic News Taking Toll on Americans' Emotions
Anger, uncertainty come in wake of plunging stock market, but experts say there are ways to cope

July 13, 2011: Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
Siblings of patients have similar reduced brain activity when viewing others' emotions, scans show

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 01, 2011: Emotional, Behavioral Issues Affect Many Kids in Foster Care
Identifying such problems may lead to improved care for these children, researchers suggest

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 02, 2011: Fear of Dying During Heart Attack May Make Matters Worse
High anxiety linked to greater inflammation, study finds

May 13, 2011: For Some Women, Knowing About Heart Failure Spurs Worry
Doctors urged to consider patients' coping styles when educating them on disease

May 11, 2011: Teen Boys With Autism at Risk of Being Bullied: Study
Their inability to manage stress and emotions raises vulnerability

May 10, 2011: Fond Memories of the Past Make for a Happier Present
People who let go of regrets were more satisfied with life, study finds

May 09, 2011: ADHD With Poor Emotional Control Seems to Run in Families
Half of adults with ADHD may also overreact to everyday situations, study shows

May 03, 2011: Military Personnel With Mental Woes Before Deployment at Higher PTSD Risk
About 3 percent had PTSD, depression or another anxiety syndrome before going overseas, study says

May 02, 2011: Bin Laden's Death Brings Comfort, but Not an End to Anxieties
It will mean some closure for many, but sense of threat lingers, experts say

April 25, 2011: Some TV Fans 'Distressed' Without Favorite Shows: Study
Researchers say the findings show how important media is in the lives of many

April 25, 2011: Bullied Kids Showing Up in School Nurses' Offices
Those with physical complaints for no apparent cause 'may be getting picked on,' research finds

April 14, 2011: Compassion, Not Punishment, Helps Diffuse Workplace Anger: Study
Even a single act of support from a manager can lead to positive changes, study suggests