At first, I thought John Mack's recent lengthy rant (in two parts, no less) about a pharma company not providing cupcakes to patients was a joke... Something along the lines of sarcasm or parody, ...

I really thought we were long since past Internet 101, but I guess it's time for a refresher course... 1. Anonymity online is rarely 100% (unless you take extraordinary measures and never mention a personal thing about ...

A study covered by Reuters points out one of the biggest risk factors for psychological problems among mothers: lack of emotional support. Certainly this could be filed in the "obvious" category, but at least ...

It usually doesn't make any headlines when someone hangs themselves or otherwise finds a way to end their lives. Dozens of people everyday find a way to do so. But The New York Times today ...

According to our friends over at PubMed, a review study was done to examine the efficacy of antidepressants in teens and children suffering from depression. The results of this review are fairly astounding: In ...

There is a growing belief that certain somatic problem like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are inherantly tied to mental health problems; in the case of IBS, certain anxiety disorders. The CBC is reporting on ...

The Philadelphia Inquirer carried an article on the trend of assessing for mental health problems in very young children, with the thought that earlier detection could lead to earlier treatment. The article mentions how ...

It is a common misperception that men are more aggressive in general than women. In fact, both sexes are equally aggressive, but it is displayed differently. Men often act out with physical aggression, whereas women ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a unique treatment used to treat a very small minority (less than 1%) of patients with epilepsy and depression. The treatment involves a small battery-operated device that delivers intermittent, ...

Some researchers are questioning the long-held belief that while heightened self-esteem is a worthy goal, its significance and value may be overrated. This article doesn't really provide any strong arguments for or against this ...

It's mid-May, so it must be time for the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, or as we like to call them, the "little APA" (because it has one-third the membership of the ...

Have you ever noticed a great of the junk mail you receive has some relevance to your life? For instance, I don't receive any knitting catalogs because I don't knit. But I do receive a ...