Millions of people around the world take antidepressant medicines to help treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. These medicines can improve daily life...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental health condition that affects the way people think about themselves, manage their emotions, and build relationships...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions among young adults. Many people between the ages of 18 and 29 struggle with...

For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful. They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...

Addiction is not simply a lack of willpower. It is a long-term medical condition that changes the way the brain works. When a person becomes...

Many people think of walking as a gentle activity that mainly benefits the heart and muscles. However, scientists are increasingly discovering that physical activity...

Scientists are increasingly discovering that mental health may be influenced by much more than the brain alone. One surprising area of research focuses on the...

For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while...

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or...

For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...

Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age. But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...

For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...

Navigating the complexities of mental health often leads to questions about how various conditions may interconnect. Among these inquiries, the potential relationship between bipolar...

If you hit your head real hard and feel blue later, it might be more than regular sadness. It could be a different type...

In a new study, researchers found that people with irritable bowel syndrome experienced fewer gut symptoms after they participated in a mindfulness program meant...

A new study by researchers from Aalto University has uncovered where and how love lives in the brain. Using advanced brain imaging techniques, they explored...

Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes strong changes in mood and energy. A person may feel very happy or full of energy at...