Suicide risk may run in families. According to a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, a suicide attempt by a parent with a mood disorder significantly increases the risk of suicide among offspring. Although previous studies have noted that suicide attempts are highly familial, few studies have analyzed the link. For the present […] More
Children born to older fathers have an increased risk of psychiatric problems including attention deficits, bipolar disorder, autism, and schizophrenia compared to children born to younger fathers, suggests a new comprehensive study of paternal age and offspring mental health from researchers at Indiana University in Bloomington as published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Previous studies […] More
Individuals suffering from chronic stress have an increased risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and mood disorders. Now a new study from researchers at the University of California, Berkeley as published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry explains why stress increases the risk of mental illness. Perhaps those who are suffering from stress should […] More
