Mental HealthInfo Center

Vascular Health & Depression
Which comes first? Poor vascular health or depression? It appears that depression is tightly linked to the health of the blood vessels and onset comes along with risk factors from peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Warning Label Changes for Antidepressant
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the warning labels on Celexa , an antidepressant. The new label warns against increased risk for changes in heart rhythms for some patients using higher doses of the drug.
Brain Imaging Study Surprises Scientists
Getting the right diagnosis and treatment for disorders of the brain's connectivity and signaling can be a challenge. However, surprising results from a new imaging study may offer hope.
Therapy From a Computer?
Computers are helping in many aspects of medicine these days, but what about with mental health issues? Adolescents may find it easier to communicate with a computer than with an adult.
Migraines Associated with RLS
A large trial has found that women with migraine headaches are at a slightly increased risk of developing Restless Legs Syndrome ( RLS ).
Trust Your Feelings, Predict the Future
It has long been a human desire to be able to see into the future. While it may not be possible to become an oracle, having trust in your emotions may help you make better predictions about future events.
Husbands of Breast Cancer
Men taking care of their wives during breast cancer treatment undergo a significant amount of stress and anxiety. In fact, it could cause men’s health to decline - even years after the completion of cancer treatment.
Come Down Mood Can Stick
New study looks into whether depression in teens is a combination of factors, or if it is the use of methamphetamines and/or ecstasy that are at the heart of the problem.
Test Identifies Genetic Markers of Depression
Mood changes in teens and the subjective method of relying on patient's self-reported symptoms can make a major depression diagnosis challenging.
Do Emergency Helicopters Save Lives?
While emergency helicopter flights may boost your chance of survival over ambulance transportation, they are an expensive and limited resource. Researchers are asking, do they actually save lives?