Harvard Mental Health Letter: May 2009

Although an individual's reaction to a particular medication cannot be known ahead of time, research suggests that some antidepressant medications are less likely to cause certain side effects than others.

Researchers are investigating the possibility that the neurotransmitter glutamate may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.

Women who learned that they needed to undergo further testing for breast cancer experienced as much stress as women who learned they had breast cancer.

The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) now includes a mental health parity provision. A study suggests that a low copayment for mental health services may increase the likelihood that patients will receive the care they need.

Most instances of infertility have a physiological cause, but the emotional and mental toll is significant, and fertility treatments can add to the stress. Read More »

Researchers used rewards and enticements to demonstrate that smokers might be more likely to quit if they were offered something that they percieved as more valuable than the pleasure derived from smoking.

There are many reasons why a couple may have difficulty in conceiving a child. Disease, drugs, heredity, lifestyle habits or even exposure to certain toxins can affect fertility.