#mental health

Stigma, lack of access to care and parental issues can stop children in the United States from getting therapy for mental disorders.

Findings show that a complex community of microorganisms that live in our digestive tract may be linked to depression.

Folks who experienced high levels of lead as kids were found to have more neurotic tendencies than those not exposed to the toxic metal.

The risk is highest following pancreatic and lung cancer diagnoses.

Experts recommend women be screened for depression during and after pregnancy.

During the past six years, diagnoses of anxiety, depression and panic attacks rose among undergrads in the United States.

How well people with bipolar disorder react to treatment may be affected by their weight and the quality of their diet.

Six different mental wellness providers will receive $100,000 in grant monies from the Chi-Town hip-hop star as part of the pledge.

An area in the brain reacts differently to facial expressions depending on whether someone suffers from bipolar disorder versus depression.

The “Empire” star’s organization honors her late father who struggled with mental health issues.

More durable treatments and a better mental health wellness model are needed to help youth with common psychiatric illnesses.

Trained dogs can help university students chill out during periods of heightened stress.

Besides possibly triggering mental health issues, constant worry might mean poor-quality shut-eye overall.

Severe dependency on smartphones and the internet can lead to depression and anxiety in young people.