Depression - Page 29

June 1, 2017

Notes on a 'Banana': How I learned to cope with manic depression

When I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder II, a milder form of the illness, I was surprisingly relieved.

May 22, 2017

College basketball player to return to court after focusing on mental health

After spending a year away from the court receiving treatment for depression and bipolar disorder, 18-year-old Ty Groce is prepared to showcase his basketball talents once again.

May 22, 2017

Are anti-depressants safe during pregnancy?

Women who rely on medication often face a tough choice during pregnancy.

May 22, 2017

Can the pain medication ketamine also relieve depression?

Ketamine, a drug that is used primarily as an anesthetic and pain reliever, may show some promise as a potential treatment for depression , a new study suggests.

May 12, 2017

Suicide rate doubles among children and teens, experts warn

The number of children and teens being admitted to U.S. hospitals for suicidal thoughts or actions is more than double what it was nearly a decade ago, according to a new study.

May 9, 2017

Pets can help owners manage mental illness

Pets could play an active role in the treatment of their owners' long-term mental health problems, according to authors of a small study in the United Kingdom.

March 31, 2017

Young cancer patients may struggle socially years after diagnosis

Child and young adult cancer patients often struggle to lead a normal social life, and even two years after being diagnosed, many still have reduced functioning in the social realm, a recent study suggests.

March 30, 2017

'Let's Talk', WHO says, as depression rates rise 18 percent in a decade

Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday, with more than 300 million people suffering.

March 21, 2017

Health and behavior problems can linger after child abuse

- Children who have suffered from abuse or neglect may have physical or behavioral health problems even after the mistreatment stops, new guidelines for pediatricians emphasize.

March 17, 2017

Social media live videos a disturbing new platform for public suicides

For two hours, Naika Venant spoke about her troubles on Facebook's live streaming service before the 14-year-old girl used a headscarf to hang herself from a shower rod inside a Miami foster home.