"To our major surprise, in both samples we found that having bipolar disorder is far more of a risk for premature death than smoking."

Pregnant and recently postpartum women who have mental health disorders may be vulnerable to using cannabis to self-medicate, a study finds.

Adult smokers with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia drink the most caffeine, report researchers. There may be health consequences.

"...if we can help our patients better control these symptoms between episodes, it could help reduce the number of times they relapse into acute episodes."

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. A new blood test may lead to a more personalized approach to treatment.

A new form of magnetic brain stimulation offered quick relief for symptoms of severe depression in 90% of participants in a small study.

People with serious mental illness perceive their physical health as a greater barrier to employment, a study finds.

People with diagnosed mental health disorders got to give input on diagnostic guidelines for the first time. Here's what they changed.

Growing up in a poor urban neighborhood doubles the risk of developing a psychosis disorder by middle age, a 30-year study of nearly 4,000 families shows.

New research links a higher activity level at one point in the day with improved mood and increased perceived energy at the next.