• A new report suggests that millions of baby boomers might have a tough time finding mental health care over the next two decades because of a lack of professionals trained to meet those special needs.
• Exercising might not help alleviate depression symptoms after all.
• Contrary to popular belief, alcohol – not marijuana – acts as the gateway drug to long-term drug abuse, according to a new study from the University of Florida.
• Researchers are questioning whether post-traumatic stress disorder is actually a mental health condition or a brain disorder capable of affecting multiple parts of the body and causing lifelong illnesses.

Heather Rudow is a staff writer for Counseling Today. Email her at hrudow@counseling.org.