Depression and Job Search; New SZ drug; Dog Helps Boy with Autism

This survey by British advocacy group Time to Change says more than 50 percent of respondents told to imagine themselves as potential employers would reject job applicants if they had a history of depression. Bankers, lawyers and doctors should have no history of mental illness, respondents said. Interestingly, they were more lenient on potential members of British Parliament (MPs), saying they would be less concerned about a history of depression among their politicians. But, by law in the U.K., a history of mental illness disqualifies potential parliamentary candidates. In February this year, Time to Change contemplated whether Winston Churchill's depression would have ruled him out as capable of leading Britain, had it been widely acknowledged at the time.

Shamir Benji at our media partner EmpowHer writes about a new drug to treat schizophrenia and biploar disorder.

Are children born to older fathers at greater risk for developing bipolar disorder? This story examines some risks facing older parents.

Oscar winner Kate Winslet will narrate a documentary on autism by Icelandic director Fridrik Thor Fridriksson.

And we'll finish up today's News of Note with this story about a boy and his family facing a court battle to allow his dog to go to school with him. Kaleb Drew has autism, and his family finds that his dog, Chewey, a Labrador retriever, helps him get through school - but school officials are worried the dog will scare other children or cause allergy problems.