Suicide Predictor
Some anti-depressants actually increase thoughts of suicide; scientists think they know why.
Some anti-depressants actually increase thoughts of suicide; scientists think they know why.
Teen Internet Depression
Erika Edwards reports on a study that finds excessive and uncontrolled use of the internet may lead to depression among teens.
Erika Edwards reports on a study that finds excessive and uncontrolled use of the internet may lead to depression among teens.
College Mental Health
Severe mental illness is becoming more prevalent on college campuses than just ten years ago, according to a new study.
Severe mental illness is becoming more prevalent on college campuses than just ten years ago, according to a new study.
Ecstasy May Be Used to Treat PTSD
Ecstasy may make a comeback in treating soldiers with PTSD.
Ecstasy may make a comeback in treating soldiers with PTSD.
Emergency Rooms Are Failing to Identify Suicidal Patients
A small study finds emergency rooms may be falling to identify patients at risk of suicide.
A small study finds emergency rooms may be falling to identify patients at risk of suicide.
Combat Stress
Retired soldiers and officers are trying to gain awareness of PTSD and its effects on returning soldiers.
Retired soldiers and officers are trying to gain awareness of PTSD and its effects on returning soldiers.
10% of Iraq Soldiers are at Risk of a Mental Disorder
Roughly one out of ten soldiers returning from Iraq is at risk for a mental health disorder.
Roughly one out of ten soldiers returning from Iraq is at risk for a mental health disorder.
Can the Internet Cause Depression?
People who spend lots of time surfing the web are more likely to be depressed.
People who spend lots of time surfing the web are more likely to be depressed.
Persian Gulf Mental Health
A new report finds veterans of the Persian Gulf War face an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a host of other ailments.
A new report finds veterans of the Persian Gulf War face an increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a host of other ailments.
Motherhood Appears to Protect Against Suicide
A study finds motherhood appears to protect against suicide, with the greatest protection among those with the most kids.
A study finds motherhood appears to protect against suicide, with the greatest protection among those with the most kids.
The Choking Game
During a sexting seminar, a Nebraska couple talked about the dangers of the so-called choking game, which took the life of their 11 year-old son.
During a sexting seminar, a Nebraska couple talked about the dangers of the so-called choking game, which took the life of their 11 year-old son.
Helium Warning: Honor Student Dies From Inhaling Helium
A ¿Straight-A¿ student who liked to volunteer with children through his church tragically died after inhaling helium in his bedroom at home.
A ¿Straight-A¿ student who liked to volunteer with children through his church tragically died after inhaling helium in his bedroom at home.
Some Men Commit Suicide Shortly After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
A study finds men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to commit suicide or die of a heart-related condition during the first few months after their diagnosis.
A study finds men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer are more likely to commit suicide or die of a heart-related condition during the first few months after their diagnosis.
Getting Enough Sleep is Good for Teens Mental Health
Getting enough sleep could be key for teens mental health.
Getting enough sleep could be key for teens mental health.
Only 20% of Depression Patients Get Proper Treatment
A new study finds just one-fifth of patients suffering from depression receive appropriate medical care.
A new study finds just one-fifth of patients suffering from depression receive appropriate medical care.
Over 50% of Children With Mental Disorders Get Help
Just over half of children with mental health disorders seek professional help.
Just over half of children with mental health disorders seek professional help.
PTSD: Troops Home and In Need of Jobs
A special program is helping troops returned from the war, even those with PTSD, find jobs.
A special program is helping troops returned from the war, even those with PTSD, find jobs.
Teen Drivers and PTSD
A doctor who interviewed the teen driver involved in a car accident that killed his passenger likely has a form of Post traumatic stress disorder.
A doctor who interviewed the teen driver involved in a car accident that killed his passenger likely has a form of Post traumatic stress disorder.
Fish Oils May Not Help Treat Depression
Fish oil supplements don't seem to help treat depression in heart patients.
Fish oil supplements don't seem to help treat depression in heart patients.
Creativity MRI
Scientists can now unravel what makes us creative by examining MRI¿s.
Scientists can now unravel what makes us creative by examining MRI¿s.
