Low Vitamin D Tied to Depression in Older Adults
Poor levels also cause increase in serum parathyroid hormone readings, study says.

Sudden Loss of Parent Tied to Depression in Child
Children who lose a parent due to suicide or other unexpected sudden death are at an increased risk for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to an article published in the May issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis.

Health Tip: Signs of Depression
It's more than just a case of the blues

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.