Articles for Tag: "mental health"

Mental illness may shorten life spans 
Mental illness may shorten life spans
Major disorders can take as much as 24 years off a person’s life, according to new research.
Avoiding the workplace funk 
Avoiding the workplace funk
Learn how proactive steps can be taken at work to prevent depression.
Simple paper test helps assess teens for depression 
Simple paper test helps assess teens for depression
Clinicians may have a new and better way to treat young people with mental health issues.
Can cursing be good for your health?  Featured
Can cursing be good for your health?
Dropping the f-bomb may lead to pain alleviation.
Depression may age you faster 
Depression may age you faster
A recent study finds that people with psychological distress may look older than their actual age.
Can loneliness shorten your life? 
Can loneliness shorten your life?
Lonely seniors may be at a greater risk for premature death compared to those with satisfying relationships. Find out more.
Depression risk greater for ‘underweight’ teen boys 
Depression risk greater for ‘underweight’ teen boys
Two studies find that when male teens perceive themselves as too skinny, self-esteem takes a hit.