Depression October 28, 2015 Germanwings crash: Mental illness alone does not explain co-pilot's behavior, experts say Investigators may never know exactly why Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz carried out what is believed to have been a deliberate plane crash in the French Alps on Tuesday, but mental health experts say that any mental illness that Lubitz may have had is just one possible contributor to the tragedy.
Stem Cells October 28, 2015 First stem cell study of bipolar disorder offers hope for better treatments When it comes to understanding bipolar disorder, many questions remain unanswered – such as what truly causes the condition and why finding proper treatments is so difficult. But now, researchers have taken a huge step towards solving some of the disorder’s complex mysteries.
Depression October 27, 2015 Antipsychotic use rising among teens and young adults A growing number of teens and young adults are being prescribed antipsychotics, a new study suggests.
Eating Disorders October 26, 2015 Pop star Demi Lovato gets vocal about mental illness with new campaign Popstar Demi Lovato is no stranger to the struggles faced by millions of Americans who suffer from mental illness.
Depression October 25, 2015 Advocate fights for new Huntington’s disease legislation in mother’s memory MaryAnn Emerick was only a teenager when her mother began exhibiting symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD), a debilitating neurological condition that impacts nearly 30,000 Americans.
Depression October 25, 2015 Researchers seek to improve bipolar disorder, depression treatment Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar disorder is one of the toughest calls psychiatrists face.
Medications October 24, 2015 Study shows drug combination can treat bipolar depression NeuroRx Inc said initial results of a small study show a combination of several drugs can reduce symptoms of depression and suicidal tendencies in patients with bipolar disorder and maintain that effect over time.
Bipolar Disorder October 24, 2015 Study suggests method for predicting men who may kill their spouses The psychological and forensic profile of men who murder their intimate partners varies from murderers who kill people they don’t know, a study published online Friday in the Journal of Forensic Sciences suggests.
Depression October 24, 2015 Study: Fewer kids have severe mental problems; more get help Contrary to public perception and horrific cases that make headlines, serious mental problems are declining among the nation's youth, and there has been a big rise in how many are getting help, a new study finds.
