Mental Health
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Baby boomers pose cannabis problem
Britain is facing a generation of elderly people who have been taking illicit drugs for much of their lives, according to research published today. Read more
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Fast food link to depression
Eating fast food significantly increases the risk of becoming depressed, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Sunshine pills during pregnancy may affect baby’s growth
Mood-boosting pills can aid depression, but when given to pregnant women they can lead to delayed head growth and preterm birth, researchers have warned. Read more
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Adoption study shows disorder risk
Adopted children can face a double risk of serious mental disorder if both their biological and adoptive families are troubled, researchers have warned. Read more
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House-moves "bad" for children?
Children who move home frequently in childhood face an increased risk of poor health in later life, researchers warned today. Read more
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Treat adolescent depression signs – professor
A British expert today calls for more to be done to identify and treat young people with low levels of depression. Read more
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How long hours impact mind
People who work extra long hours may be stacking up their odds of suffering from bouts of major depression, Finnish researchers warned last night. Read more
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Magic mushroom secrets offer treatment hope
British doctors want to test "magic mushroom" drugs as treatments for depression after a series of brain scans gave new insights into the chemicals. Read more
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Medical treatment for insomnia?
People with insomnia should receive medical treatment for the condition to help prevent other illnesses such as depression, hypertension and diabetes, experts say today. Read more
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Broken heart warning on grief
People who die from grief are said to have died from a "broken heart" – and now researchers have set out the physical risks linked to bereavement. Read more