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Teen Suicide Risk Factors: Parents Are Too Often Clueless
Parents fail to recognize suicide risk in drinking, drug use.
January 12, 2010 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Teen Marijuana Use Might Have Lasting Effects on Mood, Anxiety
Rat study found troubling changes in levels of key brain chemicals well into adulthood
December 23, 2009 - Family Health
Managing Your Pain: How to Use Prescription Drugs Without Becoming Addicted
Be smart if you take prescription opioids—and find alternative forms of relief.
October 26, 2009 - January W. Payne - Pain
How to Know if Your Teenager Is Abusing ADHD Prescription Drugs
Poison centers offer good free information on when to seek medical help.
August 24, 2009 - Nancy Shute - On Parenting
Pain Medications: What You Need to Know About Acetaminophen, Darvon, and Darvocet
Despite concerns, experts say it's possible to take the medications safely—at recommended doses.
July 23, 2009 - January W. Payne - Pain
Health Buzz: Baby Bottles Get Banned in Chicago and Other Health News
5 steps to take if you're experiencing chest pain, and what parents can do to help depressed teens.
May 14, 2009 - Heart Health
Health Buzz: Increased Use of Drugs for Mental Illness and Other Health News
Why we eat too much, and the mental cost of bullying.
May 05, 2009 - Brain & Behavior
Depressed and Coping: Treating Depression When Medication Fails
Various lifestyle approaches make drugs more effective or help relieve depression on their own.
April 24, 2009 - Deborah Kotz - Brain & Behavior
New Courts Give Troubled Veterans a Second Chance
The system can better take account of a veteran's physical and emotional condition.
April 03, 2009 - Amanda Ruggeri - Nation
Step 4: Follow Up to Be Sure the Nursing Home Does Its Job
You can't stop paying attention after a loved one has moved in. Vigilance is the price of good care.
March 11, 2009 - Sarah Baldauf - Best Nursing Homes

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