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Mental HealthKids with MS Struggle to Juggle
Black children with multiple sclerosis may be less able to multitask, according to study
Mental Health12 Steps on a Rocky Path
Alcoholics Anonymous helps incarcerated women, bolsters spiritual beliefs
Mental HealthGoing off the Deep End
Deep brain stimulation shown to alleviate depression, neuropsychiatric disorders
Mental HealthLittle Rebels Without a Cause
Preteen conduct problems can lead to serious teenage delinquency, violence
Mental HealthAbortion and Mental Health: The Fight of Who's Right
New analysis disputes previous study on the links between abortion and mental health issues
Mental HealthPsychotherapy Elicits Ecstasy
MDMA, or 'ecstasy', may help patients with autism, schizophrenia, and antisocial personality disorder
Mental HealthVideo Game Wars
Studies conflict over whether video games contribute to aggressive behavior in youths
Mental HealthHospice Really Helps
To their benefit, more nursing home residents with dementia seek hospice care
Mental HealthPray for Help
Study finds that prayer may help victims of domestic abuse cope with their situation
Mental HealthMemory Trigger
Researches discover novel memory-boosting mechanism in brain
Mental HealthBeyond Sticks and Stones
Cyber bullying affects more than 25 percent of teens
Mental HealthBorder State
Perceived discrimination drives Mexican youths in Arizona to drink and smoke
Mental HealthNot Losing It After Losing a Job
Study shows unemployment has little long-term psychological effects
Mental HealthEating Less Sugar Can Save Your Hair?
Diet shown to affect onset of mental illness in mice
Mental Health'Good' Cholesterol Just Got Better
High levels of HDL cholesterol may be linked to decreased risk of Alzheimer's
Mental HealthBorn Burnt-out
Pregnant mothers' depression may make newborns prone to stress and decrease infants' muscle tone
Mental HealthKids Should Watch More TV
Children exposed to "Sesame Street"-type series show improved literacy, cognitive skills
Mental HealthA Catastrophic Combo
Alzheimer's, heart attacks share the same genes
Mental HealthFamily Ties
Link found in family attitude toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender and adult health
Mental HealthHormone Cocktail
Pregnant mothers' hormone levels affect development of childrens' brains
Mental HealthDementia Dilemma
Guidelines needed for obtaining clinical trials consent from Alzheimer's patients
Mental HealthPunishing Statistics
Gay teens more likely to be punished by authorities than heterosexual peers
Mental HealthWater-based Lubricants A Hit
Study finds women who use lubricants experience higher levels of sexual pleasure
Mental HealthTalk It Out
Brain scan may be help determine treatment for kids with anxiety disorder