Study reviews effects of antidepressants on fertility In a new review focused on the effects of mental illness on fertility, researchers at The Ohio State University found there was not sufficient evidence to prove the use of antidepressants had detrimental effects on pregnancy.
Thicker brain sections tied to spirituality, study finds For people at high risk of depression because of a family history, spirituality may offer some protection for the brain, a new study hints.
Psychiatric drug crisis: Consider legal & illegal drugs, doc suggests Many of the drugs that treat mental health problems are discovered by serendipity, and because new drugs are scarce, researchers may need to look more closely at the possible psychiatric effects of existing prescription and illegal drugs, one scientist argues
Depressive thoughts reduce short-term memory, study finds People with present depressive thoughts may experience a 12 percent reduction in memory function compared to individuals who are not depressed, suggests a study published online Tuesday in the journal Cognition and Emotion.
How performance reviews can harm mental health Big companies are starting to rethink how they do performance reviews. And that might do a lot to help their employees’ mental health.
The depression moms don’t talk about Recently, celebrities like Hayden Panettiere and Drew Barrymore have opened up about their struggles with postpartum depression. Of course, this awareness is a good thing, but many moms are still being undiagnosed for another type of depression: maternal depression.
Researchers find brain mechanism that leads to cocaine addiction Researchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that alters the brain’s reward circuits after an individual has consumed cocaine.
7 ways to eliminate stressors The nature of my work, which is running a personal training business and being a holistic lifestyle coach, is one reason why I am usually on the low end of the stress threshold. I love what I do, and I also know a fair amount about taking care of myself.
New dietary supplements promise energy shot for the brain For people looking for a dose of mental edge, a purported brain enhancer called citicoline is popping up in beverages and dietary supplements
Antidepressants have sexual side effects in teens, too When teens take pills for depression and anxiety, doctors need to make sure they understand that sexual side effects are common with the drugs, a new paper advises.
