Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder that can affect a person in many areas, including his or her mental health.

Being a teenage girl can be rough. You're dealing with many changes to your body and increasing social pressures. It seems adding lupus to the mix may lead to more woes for teenage girls.

It's been over a month since the London 2012 games ended. Athletes like Michael Phelps who threw in the towel for the last time may have quite the battle getting used to life away from the arena.

Ketamine , a powerful sedative, has been helpful in treating some people with depression. However, very little research has been published on the effects of this treatment.

Management of high blood pressure is usually accomplished with medication and salt restriction. But treating depression or insomnia might help with the management of more difficult cases.

It may seem normal for elderly people to become confused or forgetful, but this is not usually just "normal aging." Severe confusion can be an indication of delirium.

The rates of post traumatic stress disorder can vary significantly by nationality. More concerning are the rates of those with PTSD not receiving treatment.

Depression is a common symptom among people who have strokes. Understanding their condition and what to expect might help with this depression.

As the suicide rate in the military climbs, the Veterans Administration is looking for ways to improve suicide prevention for veterans. An expert from the Mayo Clinic points out more ways to improve prevention of military suicides.

Medications prescribed for common mental health conditions can be incredibly important treatment options. However, they come with risks as well.