Emotional Health Center

For seasonal affective disorder (SAD), light therapy has long been considered the gold standard in treatment. But a new discovery may change that.

Many women have cramps or irritability in the days leading up to their periods. For some women, however, things can get a whole lot worse. But one treatment may help.

A bad marriage can be a real heartbreaker. That’s the message from a new study that looked at how marriage affects the development of heart disease over time.

Recent claims about children's mental health in the media have had a tendency to be somewhat negative. But a new Canadian study suggests some of those claims may be inaccurate.

After surgery, cancer patients are prone to complications like infections, which can be deadly. New research suggests quality of life may play a part in the risk of complications after cancer surgery.

The most common treatment for depression is prescription antidepressants. But a more effective treatment could be to combine the medicine with therapy sessions, a new study suggests.

Becoming a parent for the first time can be hard for some people. But some new parents may risk developing a mental disorder when they also face social pressures to be perfect parents.

In the past, video games have been associated with antisocial behavior. But a light amount of gaming may not damage kids' social adjustment.

A concussion can bring about a wide variety of symptoms. These symptoms may affect any combination of physical, emotional, basic mental functioning. It seems that some types of concussion symptoms may signal risk for others.

Every year, more than half a million teenagers experience a serious concussion. These brain injuries often leave lasting damage, but to what extent?

Couples married for a long time don’t often mention food when speaking of how they have kept the relationship going, but maybe they should.

Becoming a parent brings a host of changes that not every person is prepared for. Depression after a new child's arrival can occur for both mothers and fathers.

More than 90 percent of youth in America play video games. Many of these games are violent and contain mature themes. Are they changing the way children and teenagers think about aggression?

Limiting children's use of television is already one recommendation that pediatricians emphasize to parents. But what might it mean if kids use too much TV, computers or video games?

Mobile phones have become an increasingly important and often demanding part of life today. But do they get in the way of parent and child interaction?

End-of-life care that supports dying patients’ needs is often provided when the patient has only two months left to live. But sooner may be better.

People with serious body image issues can develop unhealthy habits that have serious consequences, but a new therapy could help these people see themselves differently.

Preemies often require extra attention after they are born, depending on how early they arrive. They may also sometimes present extra challenges for parents.

The month of November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time dedicated to awareness of end-of-life care.

Between finding time to do homework, extracurricular activities and hanging out with friends, it can be hard for teens to get enough sleep. But if they don't, it might negatively affect their performance in school and lead to emotional problems.