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Parental insomnia can be harmful to adolescents

"Hi. My name is Maggie and I have insomnia." There's got to be a support group for insomniacs somewhere, right? My guess is they meet at 3 a.m. I just ... Read More »

Internet lacking on suicide prevention

Anyone who's contemplating suicide needs help. They need someone to help them realize that whatever difficulties they're facing, they aren't trapped. ... Read More »

Asthma drug investigated for causing suicidal feelings

Popular asthma drug Singulair has come under scrutiny recently after reports of suicidal behavior, suicide, and mood changes among patients who are ... Read More »

Treating depression through music

Considering that suicides by way of depression claim so many lives each year, it's encouraging to hear about a new therapy that may have some benefits ... Read More »

The signs of suicide

Depression, unfortunately, is no stranger in our society these days. It can take many forms, from a brief period of passing sadness to an unshakable ... Read More »

Anorexia: A few facts and figures

It never hurts to do a little review on a topic that affects so many women, and some men too. The topic: Anorexia. Anorexia Nervosa, a type of ... Read More »

Returning vets suffering long after they come home

Whether you support the current Iraq war or not, it's hard not to adamantly support the soldiers that return from the battlefield. Are we not a ... Read More »

Many physicians fail to spot suicide signs in patients

A new study was released this week that highlighted a scary disconnect in the doctor-patient relationship. Some physicians -- in fact, large numbers ... Read More »

Breast implants put you at a greater risk for suicide

Women with breast implants are three times more likely to commit suicide than those without, a new study shows. However, this increased risk does not ... Read More »

Heavier men less likely to take own lives

An interesting piece of research has recently revealed that more body weight in men leads to the lowered possibility of suicide. Since obesity (and ... Read More »