Brain & Mind
Pet loss can be harder than losing a loved person
For many people, pets are more than just animals—they are family. A new study shows that for one in five people, losing a pet...
Why depression in asthma may be different from primary depression
A new study from researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan has found surprising results about depression in people with asthma.
The scientists discovered that adults...
New study finds ADHD brain stimulation device is not effective
A major new study led by King's College London has found that a device approved in the U.S. to treat ADHD does not help...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
Study finds a big cause of alcohol addiction
Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It is one of the most...
Online therapy helps people control anxiety and asthma
A new study has found that online therapy can help adults with asthma feel less anxious and improve their daily lives. The treatment is...
Exercise, meditation, nature walks and more all can boost mental health
As the new year begins, many people are looking for ways to feel better, healthier, and more balanced.
But with so many options—like going to...
Chat-based crisis support can help prevent teen suicide
Suicide is one of the main causes of death among teenagers. Yet, many young people don’t get the mental health care they need when...
Too much antibiotics could trigger mood disorders and anxiety
Antibiotics are some of the most commonly used medicines in the world. They are very effective at treating bacterial infections and have saved countless...
How to spot borderline personality disorder
We all have trouble from time to time managing strong feelings or relationships. But for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these are a...
These people are now the most unhappy age group
For many years, researchers believed that happiness follows a U-shaped path in life. People tend to feel fine as children, then become more stressed...
Understanding common cause of hoarding disorder
When we hear about hoarding disorder, many of us think of what we see on reality TV shows—homes packed with junk, pathways through piles...
Popular Reports
Depression symptoms linked to high heart disease risk
Scientists from the University of Granada found heart risk factors are linked to an increased risk of depression in older adults.
The research is published...
Many people have chronic brain and mental symptoms after COVID-19 infection
Scientists from Augusta University found chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms following COVID-19 infection, although self-reported symptoms are not linked to dysfunction.
In the study, they recruited COVID-19-positive...
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...
Body clock disruption is common in mental health diseases
Scientists from the University of California, Irvine found that anxiety, autism, schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome each have their own distinguishing characteristics, but one factor...
New evidence that depression linked to higher heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found further evidence of the link between depression and an increased risk of heart disease and early death.
The research...