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Guilt may spoil restorative effects of entertainment

People who play video games or watch television to unwind after a hard day may end up feeling worse about themselves, not better, says a new study

Researchers seek to improve bipolar disorder, depression treatment

Distinguishing between regular depression and bipolar disorder is one of the toughest calls psychiatrists face.

Anger disorders may be linked to inflammation

For some people, violent behavior and anger may be linked with inflammation in their bodies, a new study finds.

Early caregiving may affect child's academic, social success

Individuals who experience sensitive caregiving during the first three years of life may see lasting effects on their relationships and academic achievement, research published Thursday in the journal Child Development suggests.

No increased stress from heavier social media use, survey says

Heavy users of the Internet and social media do not have higher levels of stress, and women who use Twitter, email and photo sharing show less stress than women who do not use them, a survey released on Thursday showed.

Study: You really can have a 'good cry'

Feeling gloomy?

High mental illness rates, little help for youth in detention

Many youth caught up in the juvenile justice system are hospitalized for mental illness because they aren’t getting psychiatric help before they’re arrested or while they’re in detention centers, a study in California suggests.

Children of older dads at higher risk for mental, academic problems

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that fathers age 45 or older are at a higher risk of having children with psychiatric and academic problems.

Treating troops' sleep problems may reduce PTSD

Sleep problems are common in members of the military, and may increase the risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new report.

Scientists find brain mechanism behind glucose greed

British scientists have found a brain mechanism they think may drive our desire for glucose-rich food and say the discovery could one day lead to better treatments for obesity.