Number of Americans Headed to ER for Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harm Keeps Rising

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2020 -- Men and women are flooding America's emergency rooms because of suicidal thoughts and injuries caused by harming themselves, federal health officials reported Thursday.

In fact, these types of emergency room visits shot up 25.5% from 2017 to 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Schizophrenia Meds Safe Long-Term, Study Finds

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2020 -- Good news for people with schizophrenia: Long-term antipsychotic-drug treatment does not increase the risk of heart disease. And taking the drugs is associated with a lower risk of death, according to a new study.

The average life expectancy of people with schizophrenia is 10 to 20 years less than in the general population. There has long been concern that one reason is long-term use of antipsychotic drugs to ease symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations.

AI May Help Guide Patients to Most Effective Antidepressant

MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2020 -- Choosing the right antidepressant for someone who is depressed can be hit or miss. But a new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be able to help.

Researchers input information from electrical signals in the brain into a computer program that learns as it goes. Based on brain activity, the AI technology helped predict whether or not an antidepressant will help treat a particular person's depression.

Facebook Falls Short for College Kids Battling Depression, Study Finds

SUNDAY, Jan. 19, 2020 -- Turning to Facebook for help is probably the wrong move for depressed college students, new research shows.

In a small study of 33 students who posted on Facebook about feelings of depression, not one was advised to reach out to a mental health professional for help.

People With Depression Are Turning to Pot for Relief: Study

TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2019 -- People suffering from depression are often desperate for anything to break them out of their debilitating mood disorder.

But in their misery, many might be turning to a risky solution that's likely to make their condition even worse -- marijuana.

Health Care Is Top Concern for U.S. Veterans

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2020 -- After discharge, military veterans are most concerned about their physical and mental health, a new study finds.

Although most vets are satisfied with their work and social relationships, they are less happy with their health care. Most are coping with chronic physical or mental health conditions, researchers found.