Depression

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Who's avoiding sex, and why

Pregnant millennials may be more depressed than previous generation, study finds

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The other victims: First responders to horrific disasters often suffer in solitude

New research challenges a treatment left-handed people receive for mental health

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LSD, MDMA potentially could treat depression and PTSD, according to new health study

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Why predicting suicide is a difficult and complex challenge

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If a parent doesn't get treatment for depressed child, is that abuse?

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Children's Health

Music to their ears: Why you should play music for your children's developing brains

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Why medicine leads the professions in suicide, and what we can do about it

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Major depression diagnoses skyrocketing in millennials, adolescents

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CHOP: 'Antidepressive' behavior in new animal test offers hope for humans

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'You disgust me' – examining the impact of verbal abuse on children

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Commutes throughout the Philadelphia region are getting worse

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Veterans Affairs

Philly doctor leads study on link between genetic testing and depression care for vets

Philly woman to make dream run in her first NYC Marathon

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Study links depression to shorter lifespan

Rutgers study suggests health benefits of dreaming in your sleep

Smartphone apps could improve depression symptoms, researchers say

Happiness and sadness really are contagious, study suggests

Penn study confirms anti-depressant effects of sleep deprivation

For pregnant women with anxiety or depression, what are the risks to medicating?

Penn Medicine researcher highlights health dangers of ending DACA

Andrew Tate tweets on depression provoke heavy backlash, debate

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Yoga roadshow coming to Philly can help you beat the winter blues

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Study: Vegans and vegetarians may be more prone to depression

Google's latest tool will help users screen themselves for depression

Study: High school friendships have long-lasting effects on your mental health

More men are using antidepressants, but many factors still keep them from seeking mental health help

Obesity and depression are entwined, yet scientists don’t know why

Studies show yoga has ‘a lot of potential’ to treat depression, but questions remain

Study: Instagram photos can reveal signs of depression

Drexel study finds link between autism, antidepressant use in pregnant women

Penn Medicine: Mental dangers of sleep loss can be as harmful as the physical

Like hunger or thirst, loneliness in seniors can be eased

Study: Being bullied early on can lead to depression, substance abuse

Studies: Taking antidepressants during pregnancy doesn’t increase child’s risk of autism, ADHD

For depression sufferers, researchers may have discovered shortcut for finding right medication

Penn study finds teen trauma raises depression risk in menopause

FOX29's Mike Jerrick 'fighting,' receiving treatment for depression

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WATCH: N.J. dad posts live video on depression awareness after daughter's suicide

How to fight major depression? Breathing, study suggests

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