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Teen Internet Addicts May Be At Higher Risk for Depression

Previous research has suggested that adolescents with depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are at a higher risk of developing an addiction to the Internet, and a new study from China adds to this growing body of evidence, saying that teens who exhibit signs of Internet addiction are twice as likely to develop depression as those who aren’t addicted to the web.

Exposure to Prenatal Smoking May Lead to Psychiatric Problems in Childhood

New research shows that smoking during pregnancy not only can have lasting effects on the child’s health, but can also lead to psychiatric problems, increasing the need for children to take psychotropic medication.

Dr. David Sack on Importance of Assessing and Treating Depression

Heavy Drinking Associated with Overeating and Depression in Women

 A new study shows that excessive alcohol use can relate to overeating and depression in young women. In the study, researchers surveyed 393 men and 383 women at ages 24, 27, and 30 about their weight, alcohol use, and depression symptoms within the last year.