The first transdermal patch to treat depression has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA approval was based on results of two double-blind, placebo-controlled studies of Emsam.…

Stimulant medications, such as mixed amphetamine salts (MAS) and methylphenidates are significantly more effective than nonstimulant ADHD medications or novel stimulants, such as modafinil, in the treatment of children…

When recalling memories of negative or positive events that helped to shape our identity, such as a break-up or marriage, we tend to downplay the fear, anger or…

Poor physical performance is associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease among individuals 65 years of age or older, according to a new report. The findings suggest that…

It takes time - between three and 12 months - before a new type of therapy for treatment-resistant depression starts to benefit patients, according to new preliminary brain scan…

The anti-psychotic drug Abilify (aripiprazole) appears to be a safe and effective treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder, often leading to improvements in health-related quality of life and interpersonal problems,…

Listening to music can reduce chronic pain by up to 21 per cent and depression by up to 25 per cent, according to a paper in the Journal of Advanced…

For chronically depressed adults who find no relief with drugs or psychotherapy, an implanted pacemaker-like device that sends electrical pulses to the brain - so called vagus nerve stimulation - may…

Poor physical function may be associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in elderly adults, according to a report in the May 22…

Cyberonics Inc.‘s online advertisement for its device to treat depression is misleading and makes exaggerated claims about how well it works, a U.S. advocacy group said on Thursday.

The ad, which is…

For some, the Internet it has become an addiction, adversely affecting their lives and their family’s lives.

While not yet defined as a true addiction, many people are suffering the consequences…

Depression increases in some patients with multiple sclerosis over time, according to neuropsychologists, and this research finding could help reduce depression in patients and aid in better treatment…

More than 40 percent of women surveyed in the Seattle area reported they had been physically or psychologically abused by their husbands, dates or boyfriends, researchers said on Wednesday.

Teenagers are known for testing their limits -  coming home after curfew, swearing and skipping school. But some teens will go even further and engage in risk-taking behavior like reckless…

Being low on the totem pole at the workplace increases the risk that a woman will develop symptoms of severe depression, a new study from Denmark shows.

And while…

Many families who lived through the destruction of Florida’s Hurricane Charley in 2004 are likely still struggling with the storm’s effects on their mental health.

A University…

Middle school students are more likely to feel safer, less bullied and less lonely in ethnically diverse schools, psychologists from UCLA and UC Davis report in a new…

Eli Lilly and Company has announced the recent submission of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) for…

A visual test based on images of faces and scenes could help doctors diagnose patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, researchers said on Tuesday.

After giving patients…

A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that an antidepressant medication may reduce the risk of recurrent depression and increase…

According to researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, the first-ever national estimate of the prevalence of autism in the United States has found that…

Children who have soiling problems are more likely than their peers to have a range of behavioral and emotional difficulties, new research shows.

In a study of more than 8,200 British…

A serious illness or death in the family may take a greater toll on women’s health than men’s, research findings suggest.

In a study of more than 27,000 adults…

Children who are bullied in school are more likely than others to develop depressive symptoms or other health problems, while children who already have these symptoms have a higher…

Monitoring Internet chatter is a promising way to spot trends in abuse of prescription opioids (pain relievers), according to a pilot study presented today at the American Pain Society…