Research presented today shows the promise of an existing 'atypical' antipsychotic medication for the treatment of depressive episodes in bipolar disorder. Known as quetiapine, or by its brand name, Seroquel, the findings were ...

In a new national survey of registered nurses, half reported chronic interference of work with their home lives, such as being unable to spend the time they wanted with their families. As many experts in ...

In good news, bad news story researchers have discovered that two-thirds of women who quit smoking during their pregnancy, return to smoking after having a baby. Why women decide to return to smoking is the ...

While less known than bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior. Borderline personality disorder often disrupts family and ...

As school resumes, predicting then intervening to mitigate aggressive behavior among children is an area of interest in many communities. Historically, assessments to determine if a child is at risk for emotional arousal and ...

Although the connection between disordered eating, pain and development of stress fractures appears farfetched, in reality, a cause-and-effect relationship often exists. The linkage can occur when individuals, especially female athletes, consume a ...

A new study finds African American children who experience racial discrimination can be at increased risk for developing depression and behavior problems in adolescence. However, teens that have had close relationships with their parents, friendships ...

Evidence-based medical care has become the clarion for safe and improved clinical intervention. However, limited access to services for children and adolescents with behavioral problems or mental illness often leads to inadequate care and treatment ...

A recent study suggests cognitive dementia in some older adults may be a result of exposure to high levels of lead before the 1980s. The study, published in the online edition of Neurology, reviewed 985 ...

A recent study adds insight on the controversial use of antidepressant drugs for teenage depression. Researchers have discovered that the short duration of depressive symptoms in this age group makes it difficult to distinguish drug ...