Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

New study notes rise in mental health issues in young people

The study does not seem to answer any of the questions it raises. Is the increase in mental health issues related to a focus on external factors such as wealth and appearance, or is it an artifact due to increased awareness of mental health issues and an increased tendency to report problems and use available services?

Friday, June 5, 2009

Depression in teens

Time reports that a new study published in JAMA indicates that group cognitive-behavioral therapy may be effective in preventing episodes of depression in teens.