Toddlers with depressed mothers are more likely than other kids to develop behavior problems as they get older. Behavioral issues, such as being overly aggressive, hyperactive, or withdrawn, can be reduced if the child spends a few hours a day in daycare, study shows. The new study followed 438 Australian mothers and their children from [...]

“Recovery” from a mental illness is an emotionally charged term that, unfortunately, can be difficult to define, due to the current social stigma about mental disorders. Fortunately, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has been aggressively promoting the need to advance the nation’s behavioral health and reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on [...]

Mental illnesses and disabilities can be a difficult subject in the workplace. But a recent Employment Issues Symposium, held in Nashville, Tennessee, stressed the importance of treating mental health the same as physicial health when the topic of work performance and disability arises. HR Daily Advisor offers some insights into how to approach employees suffering from a [...]