Mental HealthInfo Center

Quit Smoking To Save Your Joints
You've heard it before: smoking is bad for you. And it's not just your lungs that are harmed from you cigarette habit. Your joints can be affected too.
How Does Alzheimer's Impact a Brain
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is associated with loss of thinking and memory, and changes in the brain structure and function appear for people with AD. Understanding these changes may lead to better treatments. 
Epilepsy Hurts Everyone's Sleep
When a child has a chronic illness, it invariably affects the parents' well-being too. With childhood epilepsy, those effects occur not only during the day but during the night as well.
Nipping Depression in the Bud
Waiting until depressive symptoms present in the patient and then turn into a full-blown episode can be difficult to treat. Catching depression before it starts is more effective for long-term success.
New Detection Tool for Autism
Early detection of autism is important because intervening early can increase the odds that children will succeed. New research shows that some warning signs at 6 months of age may help in early detection of autism.
Smoking Worsens Back Arthritis
A little over half a century ago, cigarettes were not seen as a danger. Some doctors even recommended them. Today, we know that cigarettes are linked to a variety of health problems, including arthritis.
Comparing Therapies for Borderline
A variety of therapies can be used to treat borderline personality disorder (BPD). New research compares two types to see how well they help people suffering from BPD.
Epilepsy Ups the Odds of Mental Health Problems
An estimated 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. New research shows that people with epilepsy may be at greater risk of having anxiety, depression, and autism. 
Do Head Injuries Affect the Ability to Learn?
Head injuries that do not result in a serious concussion are often ignored and young students continue to play sports that cause these head injuries. However, even minor head injuries can have a major impact.
Online 24x7 may Lead to Depression
Students with depressive symptoms have a tendency to stream, chat and game a lot compared to students without symptoms. Is this true for other demographics as well?