May 04, 2012: Psychiatric Patients Often Wait Nearly 12 Hours in ER
Older, uninsured and intoxicated patients wait even longer, study finds

April 13, 2012: Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Physical Problems: Report
More chronic illness, ER visits and hospitalizations with conditions such as depression

April 11, 2012: In Mice, Drug Reverses Symptoms of Condition Linked to Autism
It works by acting on a neurotransmitter tied to Fragile X syndrome, researchers report

March 19, 2012: Study Explains How Shock Therapy Might Ease Severe Depression
Treatment appears to reduce connections in a part of the brain involved in thought and socializing

March 16, 2012: Deaf People Have More Mental Health Problems, Less Access to Care
Review finds patients need doctors skilled at communication

March 08, 2012: U.S. Army Suicides Rising Sharply, Study Finds
Service in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to be the cause of increasing mental-health problems

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

February 17, 2012: Is Grief an Illness? The Debate Heats Up
Psychiatric experts torn on whether bereavement should be included in new diagnostic manual

February 10, 2012: Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incident

February 08, 2012: Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds

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

January 26, 2012: Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder
Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities

January 19, 2012: U.S. Military Women Exposed to More Combat Than Ever Before
Female soldiers have the same rate of post-traumatic stress disorder as males, study finds

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

October 28, 2011: Experts Design 'Toolkit' to Help Spot Teens With Mental Health Issues
Many adolescents with problems are never diagnosed or treated, they say

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

October 14, 2011: Protein May Help Spot Newborns With Brain Damage
Doctors already track GFAP levels to measure brain injury in adults

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

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

October 07, 2011: Health Tip: Managing an Anxiety Disorder
Suggestions for getting needed help

September 30, 2011: Health Tip: Focus on Emotional Health
Suggestions that could make for a happier you

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 30, 2011: Women Married Before Age 18 at Higher Risk of Mental Woes: Study
Research sees slight rise in rate of these problems, but can't confirm early marriage as cause

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

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 27, 2011: 1 in 3 Nose Job Patients Has a Mental Illness: Study
Body dysmorphic disorder, where people inordinately dislike their appearance, is rife in this group, study says

July 06, 2011: Prior Depression Can Leave People Sensitive to Life's Woes
Minor stress may trigger mental problems in those who faced adversity early in life, study finds

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 09, 2011: Mothers Play Important Role in Recovery From Mental Illness
Negative family attitudes can harm a patient's self-esteem and quality of life, study finds

June 03, 2011: Mental Illness Linked to Greater Risk of Death After Heart Attack
Study found patients are also less likely to receive lifesaving treatments

June 01, 2011: ERs Frequented by Kids With Behavioral Problems: Report
Repeated visits often for non-emergency psychiatric problems, researchers find

April 28, 2011: Study Highlights Arthritis' Toll on Quality of Life
People with the painful condition are less active and suffer more 'unhealthy days' each month

April 22, 2011: Mental Disorders Linked to Drug, Alcohol Abuse in U.S. Vets
Highest rates of substance abuse found among those with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia

April 04, 2011: Does Stress Reduction Benefit Cancer Patients' Health?
Researchers explore whether psychological services thwart chromosomal changes

March 25, 2011: Alcohol May Play Dual Role in Some Cases of Elder Abuse
Small study suggests victims may have problems with substance abuse, mental illness, other conditions

March 24, 2011: Even Mild Stress Can Lead to Disability, Study Says
Importance of psychological distress may be underestimated, researchers suggest

March 09, 2011: Classroom Environment May Affect Kids' Mental Health
First-graders suffer when teacher support and material resources are lacking, study suggests

March 07, 2011: Mix of Genetics and Stress Can Impair Mental Abilities
Test scores worse for those with gene variation living in 'bad' neighborhood, researchers say

February 18, 2011: Antipsychotic Drugs Raise Heart Risks, Experts Warn
Mental health docs urged to take active role in physical well-being of patients

January 28, 2011: Psychopaths' Lack of Empathy Mimics Brain Injury: Research
Treatment for frontal lobe damage may also help those with personality disorder

January 21, 2011: Severe Mental Health Disorders Untreated in Many U.S. Teens
Shortage of mental health specialists for children likely to be a growing problem, experts warn

January 18, 2011: Predeployment Mental Health Screening May Help Troops
Study found fewer problems among U.S. Army soldiers evaluated before leaving for Iraq