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Bipolar diagnosed in younger and younger patientsupdated: Tue Mar 09 2010 08:50:00

This week, Dr. Charles Raison offers part two of his answer to the viewer question: Can a 9- or 10-year-old be bipolar?

Group gives veterans, homeless pets a second chanceupdated: Mon Feb 15 2010 19:29:00

Sgt. Doraliza Velez-Collazo used to sleep with the lights on, haunted by nightmares since suffering a traumatic brain injury in Iraq. Severe depression kept her inside her small rented room in Southern California most days.

Revised psychiatry manual targets autism, substance disordersupdated: Thu Feb 11 2010 13:41:00

People with Asperger's syndrome would be included in the same diagnostic group as people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders, according to new guidelines under consideration by the American Psychiatric Association.

Anger, stress may be linked to heart problemsupdated: Thu Oct 08 2009 10:24:00

When you get angry, the stress isn't restricted to your head. New research shows that anger actually triggers electrical changes in the heart, which can predict future arrhythmias in some patients.

How long does it take for a once-addicted brain to heal?updated: Tue Aug 25 2009 09:27:00

Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering advice. Last week, Diet and Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis had ideas for gaining weight in a healthy way. Yesterday, Dr. Jennifer Shu offered information about concerns for a baby born to an addicted woman. Today, Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison weighs in.

How can I help my pregnant, addicted daughter?updated: Mon Aug 24 2009 15:02:00

Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering advice. Last week, Diet and Fitness expert Dr. Melina Jampolis had ideas for gaining weight in a healthy way. Today, Dr. Jennifer Shu offers information about concerns for a baby born to an addicted woman. Watch for insights Tuesday from Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison.

How can I help my heroin-addicted daughter gain weight?updated: Mon Aug 24 2009 14:56:00

Because of the complexity of this viewer question, three of CNNHealth's expert doctors are offering their advice. Read insights from Living Well expert Dr. Jennifer Shu here. Check back Tuesday for thoughts from Mental Health expert Dr. Charles Raison.

Insights on why people 'snap' and killupdated: Thu Jun 04 2009 12:52:00

A University of Georgia professor shot and killed his wife and two other adults in Athens, Georgia, in late April, according to police. A U.S. soldier fired on fellow troops in early May at a counseling center at a base outside Baghdad, Iraq, killing five comrades, according to authorities.

Men see bikini-clad women as objects, psychologists sayupdated: Thu Apr 02 2009 15:27:00

It may seem obvious that men perceive women in sexy bathing suits as objects, but now there's science to back it up.

Alcoholism: What you might not knowupdated: Fri Jan 30 2009 12:59:00

Concerns about alcohol abuse have been making headlines this week.

For stress reduction, just say ommmupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 16:07:00

Managing the service department of an Atlanta, Georgia, car dealership is a stressful job, according to Debbie Peek.

Meditation benefitsupdated: Tue Jan 06 2009 16:07:00

Feeling stressed out and not sure what to do about it? Some doctors may suggest meditating, as CNN's Judy Fortin reports

Parents share heartbreak over death of childupdated: Mon Jan 05 2009 14:46:00

As a parent, you wake up in the morning thinking about what you should fix for your kids for breakfast. What time do they need to get to ballet or soccer practice? Who should pick them up from school? Then, they're your last thoughts as you go to bed.

Answering your mental health questionsupdated: Thu Dec 11 2008 16:31:00

Let me introduce myself. My name is Charles L. Raison, M.D., although whenever anyone calls me "Charles" instead of "Chuck" I get nervous, because as a kid I was called Charles only when I was in trouble.

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