Brain & Mind
Study finds why mental illnesses often overlap
A large team of international scientists has made progress in solving a mystery in mental health: why so many people are diagnosed with more...
Sleep apnea quietly damages mental health in people over 45
As people grow older, changes in sleep become very common. Many adults notice that they wake up more often at night, feel tired during...
Fatalism may harm mental health in people with diabetes
A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University at Buffalo looked at how feelings of hopelessness and “fatalism” about...
Keto diet may greatly reduce depression, study finds
A new study has found that following a ketogenic diet for at least 10 weeks may lead to a major drop in depression symptoms...
How air pollution may raise depression risk in older people
Air pollution is often talked about as a threat to our lungs and hearts, but scientists are now finding that it can also affect...
Sleep apnea may raise risk of mental disease in older people
A new study from researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa has found that older adults at high risk...
Study finds clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have created tiny lab-grown brains that are helping us better understand serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
These small brains, about...
Laughing gas may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds
Depression is one of the most common and disabling mental health conditions in the world. For many people, standard antidepressant medicines help improve mood...
Popular hair loss drug linked to depression and suicide, study finds
For more than twenty years, a drug called finasteride has been widely used by men around the world to slow hair loss or promote...
Why we get—and how to beat—the ‘holiday blues’
For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
But for others, 'tis the season for unmet expectations, stress and grief, and psychology experts...
The safest way to stop taking depression pills, according to new research
Depression affects more than five percent of people around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Many of these people are prescribed antidepressant medications...
Can anti-inflammatory drugs help treat depression?
Depression affects more than 400 million people across the world at any given time. While there are many antidepressants available, these medications often do...
Popular Reports
Study shows deep cause of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Scientists have grown tiny, pea-sized brains in the lab to better understand how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder affect the brain.
These two mental health conditions...
Understanding hoarding disorder: recognizing the signs and seeking help
Have you ever been overwhelmed by clutter in your home, unable to let go of items that you no longer need? If this is...
Suicide prevention: Protective factors can build hope and mitigate risks
Globally, an estimated 700,000 people take their own life every year — a statistic that underscores the importance of suicide prevention.
Suicidal thoughts (ideation), plans...
Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health
In a new study from Emory University, researchers found younger adults with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have lower levels of...
Long-term air pollution may harm brain health in older adults, study finds
Breathing polluted air for many years may hurt brain health in older adults, according to a new study from researchers at University College London...