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• Teen icon opens up about eating disorders, cutting

  Pop star Demi Lovato hopes that her personal struggles will serve as an important lesson for other troubled teens. more...

• New research reveals how anti-depressants work in human brain

  A new study reveals that scientists have made a breakthrough in the treatment of depression. more...

• Study: Many depressed dads spank their kids

  A new study reveals that depressed fathers are four times more likely to spank their children. In addition, dads who suffer from the mental disorder are less likely to read to their kids. more...

• Medical experts discuss problems with mental health treatment for kids

  A new report reveals several major setbacks in the medical approach to pediatric mental health disorders. more...

• Birth, placenta size may indicate future mental health problems, study shows

  A recent study reveals a link between the size of babies at birth and mental health problems that they may experience later in life. more...

• Asian Americans are most depressed out of all teen demographics

  A new report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reveals that Asian American girls have the highest rate of depression among all teenage demographics. more...

• Study: Eating foods loaded with trans-fat may contribute to depression

  Many teenagers who suffer from depression develop unhealthy behaviors as a result of their mental disorder. Some adolescents abuse alcohol or drugs, while others underachieve in school or have poor attendance because of their symptoms. more...

• Researchers say neurosurgery may cure depressed individuals

  PBS reports that approximately 4 percent of adolescents develop serious depression each year. Severe bouts of this mood disorder can lead to a variety of problems, such as academic underachievement, peer relationship issues and suicidal ideation. more...

• Teens who recover from depression may relapse within five years

  A recent study reveals that about half of adolescents who appear to have recovered from depression may relapse within five years. more...

• Victims of sexual abuse during adolescence are more likely to develop psychosis, survey says

  A recent study found that children who are sexually abused may be at a higher risk for developing psychotic disorders in adulthood. more...

• New movie tackles serious teenage setbacks

  A new movie starring Zach Galifianakis offers a realistic portrayal of teenage depression, says a film critic from the The Fourth Estate. more...

• Rock singer reaches out to troubled teens with his own story of depression

  The man behind the hit song "Jessie's Girl" suffered from such severe depression as a teenager that he tried to kill himself. more...

• Depression can affect children during their toddler years, experts say

  Medical professionals in Georgia say that signs of depression can be detected in some children before they can even walk. more...

• Study: Abused and neglected children prone to depression in adulthood

  A recent study shows that children who are abused or neglected are at risk for developing anxiety and depression during adulthood. more...

• Man who grew up with depression walks for awareness

  A Pennsylvania man has battled depression since he was in elementary school, and he's hoping to raise awareness about the devastating disease. more...

• Studies link exorbitant Internet use to depression symptoms in children

  The Internet is a big part of daily life for many adolescents, but a recent study reveals that excessive online habits may lead to depression. more...

• Lack of sleep can lead to mental health problems for teens, studies reveal

  Recent studies reveal that about half of American teenagers aren't getting enough sleep, thus increasing their chances of developing mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. more...