People with Depression Are Twice as Likely to Use Cannabis
Cannabis use is twice as common among people with depression, a new study shows. And many who use the drug don't factor in the risks. Read more ›
Parents of Children with Cancer are Suffering — Talking About It May Help
A new study found that parents of children with cancer struggle psychologically when they lack a social network to talk about their experiences Read more ›
A Teenager’s Suicide, Alone in a Jail Cell
An investigation looks at the suicide of a teenager in solitary confinement in a jail cell. Read more ›
Is There A Benefit to Giving Up Alcohol If You’re a Casual Drinker?
A new study showed that women who were moderate drinkers showed improvements in mental health when they went sober. Read more ›
The Truth Behind Burnout
Is burnout just a modern-day term for depression? New research shows a strong correlation between the workplace syndrome, depression, and anxiety. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: The Children of Superstorm Sandy
The effect of a pregnant mother’s depression on her infant can be made significantly worse by the stress of a natural disaster. Read more ›
Averting Recidivism: What Type of Therapy Works?
A new book surveys research and statistics on the effectiveness of therapeutic treatment for those in prison and post-prison. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Prisons and Mental Illness
An investigative journalist looked into the rate of inmates diagnosed with mental illness, and the dangerous situations that can arise when they're not properly treated. Read more ›
SNAPSHOT: Cigarettes and Mental Health
A new study found that cigarette smokers with mental health problems quit smoking at half the rate of smokers without psychological distress. Read more ›