People struggling with opioid addiction often need support from health professionals, but new research suggests they may face judgment from some of the very...

A child sitting alone during recess does not necessarily need rescuing from loneliness. Some children simply enjoy spending time by themselves—and new research suggests they...

The days after a serious injury may offer doctors an opportunity to protect a patient’s mental health as well as repair physical damage. A small...

Could a future wearable device notice signs of emotional strain by looking at circulation in your fingertip? New research suggests the idea may be possible,...

Depression and suicidal thoughts are usually identified through conversations, questionnaires and a clinician’s judgment. These methods are essential, but researchers at the University of Southern...

Medicines that have transformed obesity treatment in adults may also help teenagers with obesity lose weight, according to a new review of clinical trials. Researchers...

A medicine best known for treating depression may also help protect mental health after a serious physical injury. In a small early study, trauma patients...

As populations grow older, dementia has become one of the greatest health challenges facing the world. Families often spend years caring for loved ones...

Depression may be linked to subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...

Managing type 2 diabetes is about much more than taking medicine. Healthy food is one of the most important parts of controlling blood sugar,...

Your fingertip may reveal more about stress and emotional health than scientists once realized. An international team of researchers has found that tiny changes in...

Depression may be connected with subtle differences in a part of the brain that helps people form and retrieve memories, according to a large...

A recent study has uncovered a fascinating link between genetics and divorce risk. Researchers at Rutgers University analyzed the marital histories of millions of...

Using Twitter (also known as X) late into the night may be damaging your mental health, according to a new study by the University...

In a new study, researchers found that a one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake. They found that heavy drinkers...

Depression in individuals with dementia is not only common but also a profoundly impactful aspect of the condition that can further complicate care and...

Psychiatric disorders often overlap, with shared symptoms making diagnosis challenging. Conditions like depression and anxiety, schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa, or autism and ADHD frequently coexist,...