People attempting to access mental health treatment are still being denied coverage at twice the rate of those seeking physical healthcare.
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Deaths From Alcohol, Suicide & Overdose Reach Record High
Suicide, drug overdose and alcohol now kill more than 150,000 Americans annually.
Wearable Sensor Could Point To Anxiety, Depression In Kids
New tech may help children better identify their own feelings.
Can Fruits & Veggies Help Your Mental Health?
For a new study, researchers explored the potential link between intake of fruits and veggies and mental well-being.
Does Marijuana Use Put Teens At Risk For Depression?
A scientific review explored the potential link between depression and teen marijuana use.
Disney Alum Alyson Stoner Opens Up About Anxiety, Anorexia
The “Step Up” star got candid about her battle with anorexia and the rehab stay that saved her life in a recent interview.
Are "Night Owls" More Prone to Depression?
Researchers examined if burning the midnight oil could put you at higher risk for mental health disorders.
Depression Might Make You Angry
Some medical experts would like to see anger added to the list of symptoms for depression.
Orchestra Aims To Help Musicians With Mental Health Struggles
“I cannot count the ways the orchestra helps me. It has allowed me to overcome the shame I felt about living with mental illness,” said one member. When he is conducting an orchestra, there’s nothing that alludes to Ronald Braunstein’s struggle with bipolar disorder. That’s because, according to The New York Times, Braunstein finds that… Continue reading Orchestra Aims To Help Musicians With Mental Health Struggles
Dads' Post-Natal Depression May Affect Their Teenage Daughters
A new study found a connection between paternal depression and the later depression of their female offspring. There’s been much more attention given to maternal mental health in recent years, but a new study suggests that paternal mental health is also important to the long-term health of children, particularly daughters. The study, published in the… Continue reading Dads' Post-Natal Depression May Affect Their Teenage Daughters