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• One in five college athletes suffers from depression

  April 3, 2013 3:59 AM

  They're in great shape and play sports for a leading university, but a new survey finds nearly one in five college athletes is depressed. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center surveyed current and former division one athletes. Contrary to their belief, they found athletes still in school were two... more »

• Jesse Jackson Jr. in Mayo Clinic for depression

  July 28, 2012 1:01 PM

  ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., whose whereabouts haven't been disclosed since he quietly took a medical leave from Congress several weeks ago, is being treated for depression at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, according to a statement released by the hospital late Friday. Jackson is undergoing... more »

• Judge orders 1st degree murder charge for dad

  September 9, 2011 4:13 PM

  PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - A Pueblo dad accused of shooting and killing his daughter in April will face first-degree murder charges in his upcoming trial. The Pueblo Chieftain reports that a district judge rejected an argument by the lawyer for 33-year-old John French Jr. that he should face a... more »

• Blue Christmas: holidays difficult for those with loneliness

  December 17, 2010 7:55 PM

  The hustle and bustle of the holiday season are a source of cheer and merriment for most people, but millions dread the holidays and become so lonely and depressed that they contemplate suicide. "Holidays can be a painful reminder of people they've lost when everyone around them is making... more »

• Is the altitude affecting your attitude?

  November 22, 2010 11:44 PM

  A study from the University of Utah's School of Medicine says living at a high altitude, like Colorado, could trigger depression, possibly even leading to a higher rate of suicides. Ralph Lundgren was diagnosed with depression in the 80's. He's thought of suicide off and on, but his depression... more »

• Hurricane Danielle now a major storm

  August 27, 2010 8:31 AM

  Forecasts say Hurricane Danielle has reached major hurricane status and keeps getting more dangerous. National Hurricane Center forecasters say Danielle is now a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph. Forecasters say swells churned up by Danielle could reach parts of the U.S. East Coast by... more »

• Confronting mental health issues

  May 18, 2010 8:28 PM

  It's estimated that as many as one in four Americans has a diagnosable and treatable mental health disorder. However, the social stigmas attached to those disorders often prevent people from seeking treatment. Kevin Porter of the Pikes Peak Behavioral Health Group (PPBHG) says mental health issues go undiagnosed too... more »

• Fort Carson preps to care for returning soldiers

  May 10, 2010 4:27 PM

  As the 4th Brigade Combat Team return home from Afghanistan, Fort Carson says it is poised to treat soldiers who may be suffering depression, anxiety, nightmares and brain injuries after a year at war. Nearly 200 of the brigade's 3,800 soldiers have arrived at Fort Carson since late April,... more »

• Craving chocolate? You may be depressed

  April 28, 2010 12:13 PM

  Creamy, mouthwatering chocolate. A new study confirms our affection for this confection goes beyond our taste buds. For some people it appears to be medicinal. California researchers looked into the connection between chocolate and moods. 931 men and women who don't take antidepressants were screened. Those who had... more »

• Researchers link obesity and depression

  March 8, 2010 1:20 PM

  Dutch researchers report that obese people are more likely to become depressed, and depressed people are more likely to become obese. Obesity hikes the risk of depression by 55-percent, while depression increases the risk of obesity by 58-percent. The findings are reported in the Archives of General Psychiatry. more »

• Winter brings on depression for many

  December 2, 2009 6:42 PM

  The holiday season is here. For most of us that means presents, family and laughter. But as the weather changes it can turn to severe depression for some. It's called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. "It's a form of depression that often occurs in the winter months. Primarily it pertains... more »

• Suicides continue to rise in Southern Colorado

  December 2, 2009 12:10 AM

  A tree is lit at Chapel of Our Savior Episcopal Church on Tuesday night. It's not for the holidays, but in memory of suicide victims. Unfortunately suicide is no stranger to Southern Colorado. "El Paso County for the year 2008 had 139 completed suicides." says Susan Davis with the Suicide... more »

• Army says morale down among troops in Afghanistan

  November 13, 2009 10:04 AM

  The army says morale has fallen among its forces in Afghanistan, where troops are seeing record violence in the 8-year-old war. A new battlefield survey taken several months ago found instances of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems about the same as in 2007 - but there was a significant... more »