Electroconvulsive therapy or ECT for severe depression and catatonia is an aerosol-generating procedure but new data show it should be allowed to continue in pandemics as an essential procedure.

Telehealth for mental health care, also called telepsychiatry, got an emergency start due to COVID-19 but many patients may prefer it after the pandemic.

Study finds prevalence of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among childbearing women nearly doubled over a decade, with an estimated 24,000 individuals at potential suicide risk.

Seeing, hearing or perceiving things that aren’t really there may seem like something to hide, but seeking help early can make a big difference.

In a TEDMED 2020 talk, a teen suicide expert describes findings about the important role adults have in supporting young adults at risk.

Isolation is hard for all of us, but may be disproportionately difficult for teenagers who are missing major social milestones due to current necessary social distancing measures.

Treating newly diagnosed depression patients with antidepressants or cognitive behavioral therapy, or “talk therapy”, is roughly equal in cost and benefit when measured over the long term of five years.

Medical residents called interns serve as a test population to show the promise of a predictive genetics tool called a polygenic risk score in depression risk and resilience.

U-M research suggests coping techniques can help patients lead fuller lives — with or without complete pain relief.

After Her Service is a national program that focuses on improving women’s mental health and professional success after they leave the military.

Doctors use an 11-point checklist to help determine if a person is abusing opiates. Find out what they look for and learn the signs of opioid addiction.

A range of treatments, including inpatient stays, helped a young woman regain control of her life. By sharing her experience, she hopes to reach others in need.  

After two other depression treatment options fail to give relief, a new analysis suggests patients and providers may want to look to electroconvulsive therapy.

An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam vet and a 20-something LGBTQ National Guard member shows the transformative power of peer support for veterans.

To be the best parent you must remember to take care of yourself. Learn how to purposely parent with these 5 tips from a Michigan Medicine psychologist.