Brain & Mind
One simple conversation could help prevent another suicide attempt, study finds
A new international study has found that even a short and simple conversation after a suicide attempt can make a meaningful difference.
Researchers discovered that...
Women with no kids more likely to have this mental health issue
A new study from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found a worrying trend. More women in their late 20s and 30s...
Depression drugs may cause weight gain, study finds
Antidepressants are widely used to treat depression and other mental health conditions. For many people, these medicines are life-changing and help them feel better,...
Medicinal cannabis may not help lower anxiety or depression, study finds
Medicinal cannabis has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Many people believe it can help with a wide range of health problems, including mental health...
Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s may cause cognitive decline later
Many people turn to alcohol when they feel stressed. Having a drink after a difficult day is often seen as a normal way to...
This weight loss diet could reduce depression and anxiety
Millions of people around the world struggle with mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In the United Kingdom alone, about 1.7 million...
Brain scans may help doctors choose the best depression drugs
Major depressive disorder, often called MDD, is one of the most serious and common mental health conditions in the world.
People with this condition often...
7 hidden types of “hyperarousal” that may shape many mental disorders
Mental health researchers often use the term “hyperarousal” to describe a state in which the mind and body remain unusually alert, tense, or activated....
Long-term depression drug use may increase heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical events because it happens quickly and often without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly...
Hot weather and air pollution together may raise suicide risk
Suicide is a major public health concern in the United States and around the world. Over the past several decades, suicide rates in the...
Heavy smartphone use linked to eating disorders
Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, especially for young people. Many teenagers and young adults use their phones for communication, entertainment,...
Changes in cell energy may show early signs of depression
Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness,...
Popular Reports
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
Which over-the-counter supplements really lower depression?
Many people have heard of St John’s Wort or omega-3 supplements for depression, but there are dozens more over-the-counter (OTC) products being promoted for...
Brain scans may help doctors choose the best depression drugs
Major depressive disorder, often called MDD, is one of the most serious and common mental health conditions in the world.
People with this condition often...
Multiple mental health disorders greatly increase dementia risk
New research has found that the risk of developing dementia rises sharply with the number of mental health disorders a person has, with the...
Why people with depression may have unhealthy hearts
It is known that people with depression have a high risk of heart disease.
However, how the two conditions are connected has been unclear.
In a...