“Humans need social connections, and without them, people experience physical and psychological problems,” explains Eric Wesselmann , Ph.D., researcher from Purdue University.

Those who work 11+ hours each day are over twice as likely to have an episode of major depression, research suggests.

While issues with mental health may cause problems with work, ignoring the issues will only make it worse, studies suggest.

Many people with depression also suffer from a variety of other diseases. A new study looked at how depression medications impacted other health conditions.

Most researchers believe environmental triggers may affect depression.  There is new research suggesting a biological pre-disposition is found in your genes.

When do mental illnesses start to display symptoms? A recent study shed light on the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in children, and the differences between the United States and another country.

Although postpartum depression is known to negatively impact the mental development of babies, little has been researched regarding when this hindrance occurs.

In television series such as Law and Order and CSI, producers tug at the heartstrings of viewers with scenes encapsulating the grief of victims and their loved ones, yet how many understand the real implications of such devastating trauma?

As if police officers did not already face enough dangers on the job, they can now add one more hazard to the list: a high incidence of sleep disorders.

Many people suffering from depression or other mental health issues may turn to alcohol to ease their pain before seeking professional help. New research confirms that these patients are at an increased risk to use opioid drugs as well.