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Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain

But it’s unclear what the finding might mean for patients

May 22, 2013read on->

Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too

Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s

May 16, 2013read on->

1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC

ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

May 16, 2013read on->

Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study

Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find

May 15, 2013read on->

Study Sees Link Between Mom’s Flu, Bipolar Risk for Children

But the risk is small and the connection hasn’t been proven, researchers say

May 8, 2013read on->

Many Suicidal Kids Have Access to Guns at Home: Study

Screening found this situation among 1 in 5 young ER patients

May 6, 2013read on->

Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks

Scans show abnormal circuitry in people who fixate on their flaws, real or imagined

May 2, 2013read on->

Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems

Specifically, they reacted less to images of people in pain during study

May 2, 2013read on->

Psychopaths May Lack Capacity for Empathy

Brain imaging study compared prison inmates

April 26, 2013read on->

Bipolar Disorder Drugs May ‘Tweak’ Genes Affecting Brain

Study offers clues on causes of condition and how commonly prescribed meds work

April 25, 2013read on->

Faith May Complement Treatment for Mental Illness

Patients with stronger belief in God did better in small study

April 25, 2013read on->

Hospitalization OK for Psych Patients Can Take Hours

Phone time to get insurance authorization adds up to a million hours a year for psychiatrists nationwide

April 24, 2013read on->

Childhood Meningitis Tied to Reduced Education, Employment Prospects

Danish study found some were less likely to be financially self-sufficient as adults

April 23, 2013read on->

Benefits Unclear of Screening Teens, Adults for Suicide Risk: Report

Task force stresses that finding does not apply to those with current or past mental health problems

April 23, 2013read on->

‘Misdiagnosis’ Leading Cause of U.S. Malpractice Payouts: Study

Diagnosis-related claims — not surgical or medication errors — are the most costly of all, researcher says

April 23, 2013read on->

Google Search Trends Suggest Mental Woes Vary by Seasons

Study in U.S. and Australia found more online inquiries in winter than summer

April 9, 2013read on->

Mental Health Care Lacking for Kids, Advocates Say

Survey of workers, volunteers looked at community access to services for children and teens

April 6, 2013read on->

Mental Illness a Frequent Cell Mate for Those Behind Bars

Former inmate describes efforts to stay emotionally healthy after his release

April 6, 2013read on->

Chronic Pain Often Follows Stroke

Study found the pain is also related to greater disability

April 4, 2013read on->

Antipsychotic Drug Use Rising for Kids on Medicaid, Study Finds

Researchers say meds were often prescribed ‘off-label’ for conditions like ADHD

March 23, 2013read on->