Some antiepileptic drugs have been associated with an increased risk of suicide. A new study shows that the use of antiepileptic drugs by patients with bipolar disorder did not increase the risk of suicide. 

Approximately two-thirds of all women with a history of mental illness give birth, and it can be tough to figure out which medications should or shouldn't be taken during pregnancy.

Job loss. Death in the family. Medical condition. Doctors have known forever that these conditions often correlate to depression, but now the experts have found another link: fast food.

An effective high school athletics coach can play two important roles: Get his Xs to beat your Os . And be a counter against adolescent dating violence.

Teens' waist measurements can tell doctors more than what size jeans they wear. Waist circumference is also a pretty helpful indicator of a teen's blood pressure and lipid levels.

The best way to lose weight appears to continue being the old-fashioned, tried-and-true method: reducing the density of calories that you eat.

Those with hectic or stressful jobs may find themselves overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or stress. Now, scientists are measuring the possible mental health benefits of secular meditation programs.

Those who have undergone an extreme and traumatic experience sometimes develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). But what determines who will and who will not? New findings may hold the key to the answer.

The number of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen over the last 10 years. Stimulants, like Ritalin (methylphenidate), are the most common medicines prescribed for the treatment of ADHD in children.

Those who have been released from prison are often arrested again. A better understanding of mental health issues for those on probation or parole could create better rehabilitation programs and reduce prison returns.