The Partnership for a Drug-Free America reported that American teenagers are abusing "ecstasy" less than last year. They also reported that many teens abuse prescription medications. Steve Pasierb, the group's ... Read More

A task force of the American Psychological Association (APA) found that that children under the age of eight are unable to critically understand televised advertising messages. Young children accept ... Read More

Last Week's New York court decision upholding forced mental health treatment has stirred debate on both sides. What do you think? Share your views at the Mental Health ... Read More

Men who work alone may increase their stress levels by taking a coffee break in the belief that it will help them perform faster. Coffee may actually help men ... Read More

Harold A. Maio is an advocate for the rights of persons with mental illnesses. He shares his ideas about new laws calling for “involuntary outpatient treatment.” He expresses the hope ... Read More

Brief interventions that encourage college students to cut back on bingeing and other dangerous drinking habits may work better in women than men, a new study suggests. The ... Read More

The New York Court of Appeals has upheld the state law allowing concerned family and friends to seek a court order forcing a patient to accept mental health treatment. In ... Read More

Extroverts may have the edge when it comes to balancing work and family, according to a new study. The study looked at the role of personality in the work-family experience.

Antipsychotic medications have been available since the mid-1950s. They have greatly improved the outlook for patients with schizophrenia, severe bipolar disorders, and similar diagnoses. These medications reduce the psychotic symptoms ... Read More

A new study suggests that your odds of having a low birth-weight baby are increased if you have been hospitalized for an eating disorder before you became pregnant. Women with a ... Read More

Heavy Internet use may be therapeutic for people facing social isolation and loneliness. A University of Alberta study finds that high computer usage does not lead to psychological ... Read More

The Ohio House has voted to require insurance plans to include mental health coverage. The Senate is unlikely to agree. Several Ohio media sites covered this story. ... Read More

A new report from four medical societies warns that people taking certain drugs used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, dementia and other mental health disorders should be carefully watched ... Read More

An article in Sunday's New York Times questioned the way that pharmaceutical companies market antipsychotic medications. The story suggests that the companies exert undue influence on state governments ... Read More

Alcoholics Anonymous has dominated the alcohol treatment field in the United States. This approach has worked well for many people who have drinking problems, but it doesn't work for everyone. ... Read More