A lot of the symptoms and behaviors of pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comes from food and diet. Doctors already know that food additives play a role in the disorder.

One of your parents, perhaps a friend, begins to withdraw from social activities, change their sleep habits, becomes irritable, has memory problems and trouble concentrating.

In today's fast-moving world of technology, it's perhaps no surprise that resources and treatment for mental health are catching up with high-tech.

Dawnene Harper often finds herself looking for something - a book, a photo album, a kitchen tool - before she remembers. "Oh, right," the New Orleans resident has to remind herself. "I don't have that anymore. I lost it in the storm."

Your mother is getting older, and she's starting to forget things. You're worried that she might have dementia. If you go to the doctor and get that diagnosis, do you know what to ask?

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," goes the popular saying. Apparently, it also makes Jack a depressed boy. For people who work long hours, above the 40-hour-per-week average, the risk of becoming depressed is much greater.

Blame it on the economic downturn, genetic or biological issues - whatever the causes, Americans are more depressed than ever before.

The experience of being depressed is different for everyone, and so is the process of recovery. So how do you know what type of treatment is right for you?

Many parents worry about their teenagers using drugs or alcohol. Although facts still support concern, a recent survey shows steady declines in alcohol consumption and cigarette use in recent years.

Teenage girls who feel depressed are twice as likely to exhibit binge eating disorder than other girls. Conversely, girls who regularly binge eat have double the risk of depression.