Unemployment Beats Having a Lousy Job
byIn America, the percent of the labor force that is unemployed is 8.7 percent. A recent study is showing the adverse effects unemployment can…
Depression
Bipolar Disorder: 6 Celebrities Who Bravely Speak Out
byBipolar disorder sufferers you”re not alone. Bipolar disorders 1 and 2 are mood influencing mental disorders affecting almost 5 million Americans. We commend the brave…
Emotional Distress in Mothers Linked to Infant Health
bySummary Emotional distress in a pregnant mother is a health hazard for both the mother and the unborn child. This study is based on…
Jobs for Teens: Research Finds Part-Time Work Lowers Grades
byPart-time jobs during high school may teach teenagers a lot of great lessons, but not if the hours are too long. Though jobs teach…
Manic Depression: Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
byManic depression is a an older term for bipolar disorder. Manic depression symptoms consist of major depressive episodes as well as manic episodes or…
Unemployment and Job Satisfaction Impact Mental Health
bySummary Although depression due to unemployment is an issue, poor quality jobs could also affect mental health negatively. This study was done to investigate…
Bipolar Disorder Study: Creativity Passed to Kids
byBipolar may have an upside. Psychiatry experts at Stanford University determined that parents with bipolar disorder are likely to pass creativity along to their…
Postpartum Depression Linked to Past Miscarriage
bySummary Depression and anxiety are two consequences of any loss. This study examines the occurrence and intensity of depression in women who have lost…
Schizophrenia News: FDA Approves Drug for Adolescent Therapy
byThe FDA just approved INVEGA® (paliperidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age, the drug was already FDA…
Schizophrenia Linked To Moms Lack of Vitamin D During Pregnancy
bySchizophrenia may be caused by low levels of vitamin D in utero. New research suggests that low levels of vitamin D in utero may be…