Brain & Mind
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...
Thyroid hormone and blood sugar levels may increase depression and suicide risk
A new study from researchers in China has found that hormones and body chemistry may play a bigger role in depression than we once...
Fast-acting depression drug could help prevent suicide
Ketamine, a drug once known mainly as an anesthetic and party drug, is now showing real promise in saving lives.
A new study from Columbia...
Study finds a surprising cause of autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s
In the past few years, scientists have been working hard to understand mental health conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
They’ve made a lot...
Mental health issues may increase risk of physical injuries
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that people with mental health conditions are much more likely to experience physical injuries.
These...
Study finds the real cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
A new study from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is changing the way scientists think about compulsive behaviors. These are behaviors that people...
This old drug offers fast relief for suicidal thoughts, study finds
A new study from Columbia University brings hope to people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
Researchers found that ketamine, a drug that has...
Why swearing can make you stronger
Swearing is something most of us do from time to time—when we stub a toe, get cut off in traffic, or feel frustrated.
It often...
Popular Reports
One in six people shows antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
Researchers have found that one in every six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also known as discontinuation symptoms.
These symptoms can...
Yale scientists find new cause of PTSD
In a new study, researchers did a post-mortem analysis of brain tissue from people who had been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The finding...
Some people with severe depression cannot get ketamine treatment
The treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression poses a significant challenge within the public health system due to systemic barriers that make effective and...
Tai Chi mindfulness training could reduce ADHD symptoms
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting between 8-10% of school-age children.
In a new study, researchers found that a mindful movement...
When “tough love” turns toxic: Why some abusive bosses get a pass
Ever wonder why some abusive bosses seem to get away with their bad behavior?
A recent study suggests that employees may tolerate an abusive boss...