Brain & Mind
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,...
Self‑admission to psychiatric care gives patients more control and security
Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses can make daily...
AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...
Why multitasking may be a myth: new research shows the brain struggles to do...
Many people believe they are good at multitasking. Modern life often requires people to switch between several activities, such as answering messages while working,...
Stopping opioid painkillers too quickly may trigger mental health crises
Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat severe or long-term pain. These medicines can help people manage conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve...
Common drugs for depression may raise risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can cause deep...
Popular Reports
AI predicts mental health needs in cancer patients
Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and BC Cancer have developed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict mental health...
Web of psychological cues may tempt people to reveal more online
While most people will say they are extremely concerned with their online privacy, previous experiments have shown that, in practice, users readily divulge privacy...
Cancer-related distress: Don’t just take it. Talk about it.
Feeling anxious, sad or helpless?
Having trouble concentrating, sleeping or completing everyday tasks? Worrying about family members, work or finances?
Mental health professionals sum up troubles...
As pre-pandemic activities return, so does anxiety
Denise Santos remembers exactly how she felt when the first pandemic lockdown was ordered last year, knowing she'd no longer have to interact with...
Childhood trauma leaves a lifelong mark, especially for black Americans
A new study from the University of Georgia reveals that negative experiences during childhood—such as living in unsafe communities or facing discrimination—can have lasting...