The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients of new preliminary information from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry that suggests that babies exposed to Lamictal during the first ... Read More

When it comes to suicide, myths and half-truths abound. Test your knowledge about suicide myths and facts with our Suicide Myths Quiz.

High medication costs getting you down? Pill splitting may be just the answer you are looking for.

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In many, many cases depression actually is the result of negative thoughts. When bad things happen, we begin chastising ourselves with such thoughts as: "I'm no good."; "I'm a total ... Read More

On September 22, 2006, Aaron T. Beck, 85, emeritus professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will be receiving the Lasker award for clinical medical research. ... Read More

Information from the FDA regarding the increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children using antidepressants. Information about risks for adults is also included in this collection.

Although there's a myth that childhood is a carefree, happy time, even children can feel deep sadness and depression. Here's how you can help them cope wth their feelings.

Basic information about dysthymic disorder, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Do you experience a chronic mild depression? You may have dysthymia. Click through for the full list of diagnostic criteria.

Mothers, did you have depression after the birth of your baby? How severe was it? To learn more about the spectrum of postpartum affective disorders ranging from a ... Read More