Loneliness May Strongly Harm Your Mental Health

Being surrounded by people does not always prevent someone from feeling alone. According to a large international study, loneliness may have much greater consequences...

Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Weight Gain

Antidepressants help millions of people manage depression and other mental health conditions. They can improve mood, daily functioning, and quality of life. However, new research...

Scientists Find How to Reverse Anxiety

Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells may have a much bigger influence on emotions than anyone realized. The finding could...

Common Depression Drug May Start Easing Key Symptoms in Just 2 Weeks

Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed medicines for depression and anxiety. It belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake...

Study Shows Parks And Birdsong Can Lift Your Mood

A simple walk in a park may do more for your mood than you realize. Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that...

Birdsong and Green Spaces May Be the Best Ways to Boost Mental Health

Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why. A new study from North Carolina...

Long-Term Use of Depression Drug May Make It Much Harder to Stop

People who take antidepressants for more than two years may be much more likely to have withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, according...

Common Constipation Drug Could Improve Memory in Depression

Many people think recovery from depression means feeling happier again. However, for many patients, problems with memory, attention, and concentration continue for months or even...

This Constipation Drug May Clear Brain Fog in Depression

Depression is more than feeling sad. Many people continue to struggle with poor memory, trouble concentrating, and mental "brain fog" even after their mood has...

Heavy Drinking Is Rising Among Women—and Researchers Found One Possible Reason

Excessive alcohol use among women has been increasing in recent years, raising concerns for doctors and public health experts. Heavy drinking can damage the liver,...