depression
Public's anxiety worsens despite Fed's actions
In countless ways, the nation's financial system is built on confidence. The irony is that the Federal Reserve's unusual actions - engineering the sale this weekend of Bear Stearns, a series of rate cuts, and tactics not tried since the Depression - didn't seem to reduce fears that the worst
Bullying harms kids' mental health
A new study provides strong evidence that being bullied can cause children to develop depression and anxiety.
Soldiers' concussion symptoms tied to stress
Middle age is truly depressing, study finds
Middle age is truly miserable, according to a study using data from 80 countries showing that depression is most common among men and women in their forties
Tantrum-prone kids at risk for depression
Children who have long, frequent or aggressive temper tantrums may be at risk of depression or disruptive disorders, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
Anti-obesity drug linked to depression
Patients taking the Sanofi-Aventis anti-obesity drug Acomplia have well over double the risk of depression and anxiety, researchers said.
Despite stigma, 1 in 10 pregnant women smoke
More than one in 10 pregnant women smoke, and new research suggests many of them also may suffer from depression, making kicking the habit even harder.