More Evidence That Abortion Does Not Cause Depression
A common talking point among anti-abortion activists is debunked.
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Trump Reportedly Watches Four-Plus Hours of TV a Day. Science Says That’s Not a Great Idea.
Pacific Standard checks out the studies.
Why Aren’t We Talking About Postpartum Mood Disorders in Immigrant Women?
A variety of factors, including shallow community networks and language barriers, can compound the effects of postpartum mood disorders among immigrant women. Yet the research still falls startlingly behind.
A New Breakthrough for How We Treat Depression
Scientists were able to change deep-brain activity in mice using just scalp electrodes, pointing toward cheaper, non-invasive procedures to treat depression and other illnesses.
Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Afflict Many Airline Pilots
A new study finds one in eight is seriously depressed. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images) You…
Hormonal Birth Control Linked to Depression
A massive Danish study is makingwaves for establishing a link between hormonal birth control use and depression. More…
What Happens When You Tell Siri You’re Depressed?
A look at whether smartphone assistants know to recognize and respond when their owners are in acute distress.
Happy Thoughts Can Make You Sad
Not today, not tomorrow, but positive daydreaming may lead to depression down the road.
Grieving Suicides Increases the Likelihood of a Suicide Attempt
Research finds that grieving suicides puts individuals at heightened risk for attempting suicide themselves.
How Can We Treat the Seriously Mentally Ill Before Tragedy Occurs, Instead of After?
Laura's Law could provide a middle ground between the old norm of total institutionalization and the new one of total abandonment. But the statute is struggling to reconcile forestalling tragedies with patients' rights.