Paternal Age May Influence Bipolar Risk in Offspring
Children of older fathers may have a higher risk of bipolar disorder, and family-focused therapy along with medication is effective in treating bipolar-related depression in adolescents, according to the results of two studies published in the September issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.

College Freshmen See Rx Drug Misuse More Risky Than Alcohol, Pot
But surveys found cocaine viewed as most dangerous to health.

Brain's Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Higher binding potential in winter could clarify why people feel down when sun shines less.

Children of Older Fathers at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Offspring of men 55 and older were 1.37 times more likely to be diagnosed, study finds.

3 Questions Can Spot Possible Postpartum Depression
Study found quick screen was as good as conventional testing.

Deep Brain Stimulation Blunts Addiction Response in Rats
Deep brain stimulation blunts the addictive response in an animal model and may be a useful therapeutic approach in severe cocaine addiction, according to an article published in the Aug. 27 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.