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• Scientists find distinctive brain characteristics among depressed children

  Wayne State University researchers have discovered a new way to distinguish children with major depressive disorder (MDD) from healthy children. more...

• 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...