High levels of stress hormone cortisol led to much greater likelihood of clinical depression diagnosis
Depression
Surprising Behaviors That Put Teens At Serious Risk of Depression
A new study shows that an ‘invisible risk’ group of adolescents—who use tons of media and don’t get enough sleep or exercise—are in danger of serious mental health issues
Erasing Painful Memories With Shock Treatment
Using electroshock therapy, scientists say it may be possible to get rid of specific emotional memories.
Why the Holidays Don’t Make Everyone Feel So Jolly
With all the celebrations around the holidays, mental health experts say it’s worth remembering that mood disorders and emotional issues may also climb as gatherings and social pressures magnify certain tensions.
Primary-Care Doctors Don’t Have the Best Tools for Treating Depression
Not all doctors are able to treat depression effectively, including those who are most likely to see patients’ first symptoms.
Acupuncture May Relieve Depression, But Only Temporarily
Patients eager for non-drug options for treating depression may benefit from adding acupuncture to their counseling, according to a new study.
Despite Small Decline, South Korea Remains a Global Suicide Blackspot
Country has the highest suicide rate among the world’s most developed nations
Inside the National Suicide Hotline: Preventing the Next Tragedy
As U.S. suicide rates rise, experts are divided over which strategies save more lives
How Stress Can Make Therapy Sessions More Effective
Therapy is all about learning how to cope and manage difficult situations better, but sessions may not always equip patients with the practical tools they need to face challenges when they occur.
Common Genetic Ground Found for Depression, Schizophrenia, Autism
New research bolsters the idea that the risk for psychiatric and developmental disorders isn’t specific to particular conditions — and that could mean new opportunities to treat mental illnesses that focus more on their common genetic roots.
Urban Moms at Greater Risk for Postpartum Depression
Researchers are narrowing in on the host of factors that can contribute to postpartum depression, from genes to social connections. The latest work focuses on where a new mother lives.
Apps for Mastering Your Mood
“How do you feel?” can be a surprisingly difficult question to answer, but new apps are making it possible to track the ups and downs of your emotional weather as easily as EKGs graph heart rate.
Reading the Brain: FDA Approves First Scan for Diagnosing ADHD
It’s the first test to diagnose the behavioral disorder using brain wave patterns, but it won’t be the last. The idea of reading the brain’s activity for clues to mental illness is gaining ground.