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November 21, 2017

Cancer survivors often living with PTSD

Cancer patients may often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the months after their tumors are diagnosed, and mental health issues can sometimes linger for years, a Malaysian study suggests.

November 3, 2017

Sharp rise seen in self-harm among young teen girls

Reports of self-harm jumped nearly 70 percent among younger teen girls in the UK between 2011 and 2014, suggesting an urgent need for interventions targeted to this group, researchers say.

October 27, 2017

New therapy 'rewires' the brain to fight depression

Medications don’t always help patients suffering from depression, in fact studies show they can be ineffective in up to 40 percent of all patients. Doctors at UCLA Health are offering a new drug-free treatment for people with depression.

October 16, 2017

'Magic mushrooms' might ease depression symptoms

Psilocybin, the main ingredient in "magic mushrooms," may soothe symptoms of depression, according to a very preliminary study.

September 27, 2017

A new path for treating depression

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about major depressive disorder (MDD).

September 27, 2017

Sinister ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ blamed for Texas teen’s death

A grieving Texas family claims a social media challenge that was believed to be a hoax drove their 15-year-old son to commit suicide on Saturday.

September 26, 2017

Instagram posts might reveal if someone's depressed, according to new research

If your Instagram feed is loaded with darkly tinged Slumber, Lo-Fi and Inkwell photos, check in on your friends – a new study states this may indicate depression.

September 25, 2017

Suicide Prevention Day: Experts give tips on how to help those struggling with suicide

Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, the 15th World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10, 2017.

September 25, 2017

Google will now ask if you're depressed

Feeling blue?

June 27, 2017

Families blame '13 Reasons Why' for 2 teens' suicides

The grieving families of two California teens who committed suicide in April just days after watching Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” said the show acted as a trigger for their daughters.