Biologists have discovered that the eye uses light to reset the biological clock, but it does this through a mechanism that is separate from the ability to see.

The new research by a biologist at John Hopkins University has implications for people who suffer from insomnia or seasonal affective disorder

A study by RAND Corporation said 300,000 American soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are suffering from mental problems such as depression or post traumatic stress. Another 320,000 sustained brain injuries.

But only half of the troops sought treatment for their psychological and physical ailments, said the study released Thursday

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that a generic version of a popular name brand antidepressant is both safe and effective, despite recent consumer complaints

The federal agency reviewed the generic version of Wellbutrin manufactured by Teva after some patients reported their depression returned when they switched from the brand name drug Wellbutrin XL to the generic pharmaceutical. Some patients also complained of headaches, anxiety and other side effects

Tidying the house as little as 20 minutes a week can give mental health benefits.

Mark Hamer, Ph.D. of the University College London and his colleagues in the British Journal of Sports Medicine said that 20 minutes of constant exercise every week, be it cleaning or jogging, can impact upon depression

According to a new study, just 20 minutes of weekly housekeeping will improve a person's mental health.

University College of London researchers reviewed data from almost 20,000 men and women who were interviewed for the Scottish Health Survey about their state of mind and weekly physical activity. Out of these 20,000, over 3000 participants were known to be suffering from stress or anxiety