April 09, 2013: Google Search Trends Suggest Mental Woes Vary by Seasons
Study in U.S. and Australia found more online inquiries in winter than summer

April 05, 2013: Scans May Reveal Pre-Schizophrenia Brain Changes
By identifying vulnerable children, doctors might be able to prevent the illness, study says

March 21, 2013: Mental Illness May Not Impede Healthy Weight Loss, Study Says
Overweight patients on a 'lifestyle changes' program improved exercise, nutrition, shed more pounds

March 07, 2013: Human Brain Cells Used to Make Mice Smarter
Findings could advance research on conditions such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, experts say

March 06, 2013: Mental Illness May Raise Risk of Being Murdered
Swedish study found 5 times higher chance of becoming a victim

February 28, 2013: Shared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and Depression
Largest study of its kind also found ties to schizophrenia, bipolar disorders

February 20, 2013: Brains of Fetuses 'Build a Bridge' Between Regions, Images Show
Research might one day lead to better treatments for disorders such as ADHD, autism, scientists say

January 03, 2013: Genes Changes Seen in Alzheimer's Can Be Found in Infancy: Study
Prenatal brain development may influence psychiatric risk later in life, researchers say

December 19, 2012: For Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too Late
An Australian study found they're more likely to be diagnosed when disease has already spread

November 28, 2012: Long-Term Use of Some Antipsychotics Not Warranted in Older Adults: Study
It found the drugs had serious side effects, didn't help patients after several months

November 20, 2012: Pot Psychosis May Be Gene-Related
Scientists identify genetic variant that could explain mental impairment in marijuana users

November 14, 2012: Schizophrenia Patients Who Take Antipsychotics Live Longer, Study Says
Exception was patients on high doses of first-generation drugs

October 17, 2012: More Evidence Linking Creativity, Mental Illness
Are new approaches needed to safeguard benefits of psychiatric disorders?

October 08, 2012: New Gene Mutations Tied to Schizophrenia
Researchers say the variations occur in fetal development and are not passed down by parents

August 22, 2012: Older Dads May Raise Risk for Autism, Schizophrenia in Kids
New mutations in male DNA increase with age, study finds

August 14, 2012: Older Antipsychotics May Work as Well as Newer Ones: Review
First-generation medications are also much cheaper, researchers note

August 07, 2012: More Kids Taking Antipsychotics for ADHD: Study
Unapproved uses of these powerful drugs need further investigation, experts say

July 20, 2012: Serious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk: Studies
Causes may include gaps in screening, preventive care and lifestyle differences, researcher says

July 20, 2012: Genes Influence Whether Psych Drugs Lead to Weight Gain
Finding might help steer at-risk patients to other treatments, researchers say

July 13, 2012: Schizophrenia in Movies: Don't Believe Everything You See
Hollywood portrayals are often inaccurate, misleading, study shows

July 02, 2012: Family History of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder May Up Kids' Risk for Autism
The three conditions might share similar underlying risk factors, study authors say

July 02, 2012: Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Higher Odds for Diabetes in Pregnancy
Many women may rely on meds to function properly, so decisions must be weighed carefully

May 03, 2012: New Clues to the Evolution of the Human Brain
Gene event 2.5 million years ago may explain why humans are smarter than great apes, researchers say

May 03, 2012: Antipsychotics Do Help Many With Schizophrenia, Study Finds
More than 50 years of data shows the drugs cut relapse rates, although side effects common

April 30, 2012: Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Kids with chronic illnesses might react differently to new medicines than adults, researchers say

April 19, 2012: Genes Associated With Autism Also Related to Schizophrenia
Researchers also identified 22 new genes connected to autism

April 16, 2012: Researchers ID Genes That May Determine Mental Illness
Genetic links to brain size, intelligence also examined in study

April 03, 2012: Prenatal Antipsychotic Drugs Linked to Motor Delays: Study
Movement, posture, reflexes below normal for many exposed infants

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

January 04, 2012: MRI Scans Show Brain Changes in Kids With Schizophrenia
Progressive loss of gray matter linked to worse prognosis for young patients, 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 29, 2011: Virginia Man Won't Let His Mental Illness Define Him
He overcomes decades-long struggle with paranoid schizophrenia, and is now helping others

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

November 10, 2011: Heavy Meth Use Linked to Schizophrenia
Researchers say the drug may trigger the mental disorder in susceptible people

October 26, 2011: Links to Mental Illness Seen in Fetal Brains: Study
Genes involved in autism, schizophrenia may be activated in womb

October 25, 2011: Pot Can Mimic Brain Changes Seen in Schizophrenia
Rats given a marijuana-like drug showed disrupted communications between brain regions, or 'cognitive chaos'

October 24, 2011: First Versions of Generic Zyprexa Approved
To treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

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 04, 2011: MRI Study Unfolds Clues to Memory
Those lacking structural fold in front of the brain were more likely to have faulty recollections

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

September 22, 2011: Genetic Links Seen Between Bipolar Illness and Schizophrenia
Certain genetic variants are associated with both conditions, study shows

September 20, 2011: Researchers Find Link Between Epilepsy, Schizophrenia Risk
Connection may stem from genetic or environmental factors, experts say

August 12, 2011: Patients Taking Antipsychotics Urged to Get Routine Physicals
These meds linked to risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, researchers say

August 07, 2011: Gene Study Identifies Non-Hereditary Links to Schizophrenia
These 'new' gene mutations are found in patients, but not their parents, researchers say

July 20, 2011: Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
Injuries suffered before or after birth linked to problems such as ADHD, say researchers, calling for more studies

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 07, 2011: Study Ranks Mental Health as Young People's Top Health Problem
More focus needed during developmental years, researchers say

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

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

February 07, 2011: Schizophrenia Drugs May Spur Subtle Brain Tissue Loss
Doctors should prescribe lowest effective dose of antipsychotic med, experts say