Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
Cannabinoid-blocking receptors thwarted rewiring needed for neural development, mouse study shows.

Virtual Reality Therapy May Help PTSD Patients
Coupled with medication, it helps ease the shock of trauma, study finds.

Several Therapies Show Promise for Vascular Depression
Found in patients over 60, condition associated with loss of blood supply to the brain.

Depression in Elderly Linked with Low Vitamin D Levels
Among older adults, depression is significantly associated with lower vitamin D levels and elevated levels of parathyroid hormone, according to an article published in the May issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.

Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Circuits involved with depression, bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment.

Autistic Kids More Likely to Have Parents With Mental Illness
Parents with schizophrenia twice as likely to have children with the developmental disorder, study finds.