Researcher sees future for his characters in training sessions
Screening for mental health should be part of standard care, experts say
The risk rises as chronic mental distress becomes more intense, study says
Study found they were more likely to buy clothes, focus on their appearance on fertile days
People placed in anxious situations felt better with grins in place
Moderate boozing encourages 'true smiles' and group engagement
Researchers report people were less likely to punish those standing closer to them
Frequent put-downs, tirades, threats may constitute psychological maltreatment
Small study found men with less-traditional mindset had better-quality relationships
Female patients report more problems with their physical and emotional health, study finds
Many people prone to leap to worst-case conclusions when investigating own ailments, study finds
At the moment of victory, athletes raise their arms and grimace or yell, study shows
People with severe or chronic illness have much higher odds of needing psychiatric care
Those aged 14 to 39 are more likely to report unmet social, psychological and informational needs
Mental health experts say children and teens need reassurance at times like this
Study found victims twice as likely to have high blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol
Watching films with sexual content at 12 to 14 linked to risky 'sensation-seeking' personality
Research shows some girls with the condition have physical pain, lower self-esteem
Risk is highest in families losing their homes
Hollywood portrayals are often inaccurate, misleading, study shows
'Treatment isn't reaching everyone who needs it,' Institute of Medicine says
But the association doesn't prove that stress causes your chromosomes to deteriorate, researchers say
Daily stress, night shift contribute to officers' increased risk for chronic illnesses
Research with high school students suggests overweight pals influence weight gain
Therapy seems to stop new brain lesions but only for duration of treatment, study finds
Ministering to others linked to above-average rates of depression, chronic diseases, study shows
U.S. not equipped to handle growing number of seniors with mental health, substance use issues, researchers say
Prayer, meditation and a caring doctor, not hospitals and treatments, survey of dying patients finds
Those with diagnosis believe their body doesn't reflect their true gender
Study finds choosing a technique you're comfortable with makes you less likely to quit
Students with visible disabilities are victimized most often, researchers say
The three conditions might share similar underlying risk factors, study authors say
Many women may rely on meds to function properly, so decisions must be weighed carefully
Condition called intermittent explosive disorder is underdiagnosed, undertreated, experts say
Physical punishment linked to mental health disorders, substance abuse in adulthood
More activity between certain brain regions seems to be linked to lingering problems, research says
Dads in same-sex relationships may face similar intimacy issues as heterosexual couples with kids
Stimulating brain's reward areas might cause overeating, researchers say
Relaxed women delivered about an hour and a half sooner than more anxious moms-to-be
In study, money worries raised risk for violent behavior more than PTSD
Happiness tied to respect, influence, not wealth
Specific but related areas activated by love and sexual desire, researcher says
And those who spend more time indoors in front of screens are more likely to feel lonely, shy
They also tend to have poorer mental health, researchers say
As long as you do it for the right reasons and not to impress others, study says
Teen girls dislike wearing a body brace, but parents worry most of all
Men, over-30 users are more influential than others, study finds
Nightmares, elevated heart rate among signs that may increase risk of recurrent attack
Large study found association was strongest with painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin
Studies suggest doctors should ask patients about support systems