Depression in the News

05/21/2013 - Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key

05/21/2013 - Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame

05/21/2013 - Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado

05/21/2013 - Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy

05/20/2013 - Those who heard well-loved tunes in study needed less sedation medicine

05/20/2013 - Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

05/19/2013 - Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments

05/16/2013 - Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found

05/16/2013 - Suicidal thoughts more likely for kids victimized over sexual orientation, research finds

05/16/2013 - Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s

05/16/2013 - ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17

05/13/2013 - Study found 'clock' in brain was disrupted in autopsies of those who suffered mental disorder at time of death

05/13/2013 - Review shows participation in dance, music, art or writing can soothe anxiety, depression and pain

05/13/2013 - Study found 'clock' in brain was disrupted in autopsies of those who suffered mental disorder at time of death

05/13/2013 - Review shows participation in dance, music, art or writing can soothe anxiety, depression and pain

05/07/2013 - Unnecessary shocks from the heart devices are often distressing, come with their own risks, experts say

05/07/2013 - Surveys reveal how well people are doing mentally, physically, experts say

05/02/2013 - Rate rose by 28 percent since 1999; recession may have played a role, experts say

05/01/2013 - Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment

05/01/2013 - Problem often goes hand-in-hand with emotional disorders like depression, expert says