When An Autism Diagnosis Comes In Adulthood
Growing up, they knew something was different, but nobody put a name to it. For many, it took years to get a diagnosis: autism. Finally hearing that word can be a relief.
Mental Health
To Help Newborns Dependent On Opioids, Hospitals Rethink Mom's Role
When a woman addicted to opioids gives birth, she is too often dismissed as an obstacle to her infant's health. A Connecticut hospital is challenging that attitude — and the culture of care.
Parents Sleeping Badly? They May Think Their Children Are, Too
Having a child who won't sleep can drive parents to distraction. But a study suggests that a parent's sleep issues play a role, too.
France Proposes New Health Privacy Rules For Pilots
One year after the fatal Germanwings crash, French investigators released recommendations on how to avoid these incidents. Among the recommendations are clearer guidelines to patient-doctor confidentiality and flexibility for pilots suffering from mental illness.
Probing The Complexities Of Transgender Mental Health
There's plenty of evidence that being transgender makes for worse mental health. But would that change if trans people were accepted by their families early on? Scientists are trying to find out.
When Depression Hits, Teens Find Help
A Bay Area teenager struggling with depression shares her experience, while a social worker and young multimedia producer discuss their work helping teens cope with the illness.
A Young Man With A Disability Goes Missing. How Do You Find Him?
Zachary Briley's family found out that even though he was developmentally disabled, his disappearance was not classified as an emergency. Laws that protect adults' rights can make searches difficult.
Making Sense Of Alzheimer's At School
This school in Denver teaches its seventh-graders about the disease, the science behind it and the patience needed to deal with it.
A Family Engulfed By Heroin Fights To Keep A Son Alive
Brandy Trabosh got to the point where she told her brother, Nikko, not to come for Thanksgiving so he wouldn't get high around her kids. The family is trying to help Nikko, 22, stay off heroin.
If You Set High Expectations For Your Marriage, Is It Doomed?
People often expect a great many things out of a marriage. That can work if spouses are pragmatic about what they're really able to deliver on, a study finds.