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Mental HealthDepression Might Affect COPD Rx Adherence
Depression may decrease COPD medication adherence
Mental HealthMental Disorders and Children
Mental disorders in children assessed in recent CDC study
Mental HealthNew Guidelines for Depression Treatment
Depression treatment with antidepressants may be as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy, according to new guidelines
Mental HealthSetting the Stage for More Depression Screening
Depression screening recommendations expanded by US Preventive Services Task Force
Mental HealthA Sip of Wine for Your Troubles
Moderate wine drinkers may have a lower risk of depression than non drinkers
Mental HealthMeds vs Therapy to Prevent Return of Depression
Depression relapse rates the same in study of medications and cognitive counseling
Mental HealthDo Good, Feel Good?
Volunteering may positively affect mental health but evidence is unclear
Mental HealthCan You Prevent Depression Before It Arrives?
Some teen depression potentially prevented with use of cognitive behavior therapy
Mental HealthMoney Woes Strain IQ
Poverty tied to reduced mental function and decision making in low income individuals
Mental HealthAn Infection-Cognition Connection
Pneumonia infections and cognition tied in new study of the elderly and dementia
Mental HealthMenthols Remain Popular With Teens
Smoking rates have dropped over the years but menthol cigarettes remain popular among young smokers
Mental HealthParents Team Up with Doctors for ADHD
ADHD treatment goals of parents reflected ultimate treatment for children
Mental HealthToo Many Teens Smoking, Drinking, Using
Drug and tobacco use high among US teens
Mental HealthDon't Blame the Game
Violent video games did not increase problems for children with mental health symptoms
Mental HealthAutistic Children Choosing How to Play
Autistic children chose games with sensory feedback and repetition
Mental HealthDoes Insomnia Help - or Hurt - Your Lifespan?
Insomnia link to early death in seniors is uncertain and depends on other factors
Mental HealthPop Singers Advertise Alcohol Brands
Drinking certain brands of alcohol common topic in popular music
Mental HealthMore Pillow Time, Less Weight Worries for Teens
Too little sleep for teens linked to unhealthy weight control behaviors like purging and fasting
Mental HealthDepression Different for Men Than Women
Depressive symptoms differed between genders but rate of depression likely similar
Mental HealthSmoking Losing Popularity Among Teens
Teen smoking and illegal tobacco sales have fallen consistently for over a decade
Mental HealthMental Illness Slowed Flow of Productive Juices
Mental illness responsible for many years of productivity lost to disability
Mental HealthSharing a Womb and Sharing Autism
Siblings of autistic individuals are more likely to develop autism, according to a population study
Mental HealthGrandma, What a Big Job You Have!
Grandmothers more likely to feel depressed if they primarily take care of grandchildren
Mental HealthExercise Your Way to Better Sleep
Regular exercise may improve sleep quality of older adults