Brain & Mind
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Not Be Beneficial
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in many countries. Millions of people take them to help manage depression, anxiety, and related mental...
Depression Drugs Provide Little Benefit Beyond 12 Months
For decades, antidepressants have been a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety.
Doctors around the world prescribe these medications to help people manage emotional...
Why So Many People Are Struggling with Mental Health Problems
Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Conversations about anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being are now more common than...
Why Night Owls May Feel More Anxious: Study Points to Loneliness After Dark
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and sleeping later in the morning. These individuals are often called "night owls" or evening types.
While society...
Magic Mushroom Compound Could Help People Whose Depression Won’t Go Away
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in daily life.
While...
Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People
For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits.
Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...
Which Depression Drugs Have the Fewest Side Effects?
Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to help manage depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
These medicines can make a major difference...
Quitting smoking could help protect your memory function
Many people know that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. What is less widely known is that smoking can...
Could an arthritis drug help people with severe depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
It can cause persistent sadness, loss...
New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brain
For many years, depression has been viewed mainly as a disorder involving brain chemicals. Most commonly prescribed antidepressants work by changing levels of neurotransmitters...
New Blood Test May Help Detect Depression Early
Scientists may be getting closer to developing a blood test for depression, according to a new study that looked at how certain immune cells...
Scientists Find Why People with Schizophrenia Hear Voices
A new study from researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney has provided some of the strongest evidence so far about...
Popular Reports
Understanding the high depression risk during perimenopause in women
Researchers from University College London (UCL) have found that women are 40% more likely to experience depression during perimenopause compared to those who are...
Stress, sleep and the coronavirus: What you can do
With the ongoing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation, many people are experiencing increased stress.
Whether it’s financial strain, loss of control or worries...
How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD: 5 common questions
Have you noticed that your levels of attention may slightly change during your menstrual cycle?
This may be particularly noticeable for women and people assigned...
This acne drug may prevent schizophrenia, study finds
A new study has found that a widely used antibiotic could lower the risk of developing schizophrenia in young people.
Researchers discovered that adolescents who...
Do psychedelics really work to treat depression and PTSD? Here’s what the evidence says
As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and...