New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free

A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study. Researchers found that...

Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Trigger Depression

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. According to global health estimates, more than 280 million people...

Using Cannabis to Escape Pain or Trauma May Increase Paranoia

Many people use cannabis to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, or cope with emotional pain. As cannabis becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many...

Mental disorders now affect nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide

Mental health problems are becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that nearly...

Simple handgrip test could show early depression signs

A simple hand squeeze test may offer surprising clues about a person’s mental health, according to a large new study published in the Journal...

This brain nutrient may play a hidden role in anxiety

Scientists are learning more than ever about how the brain works, but anxiety disorders remain one of the most difficult mental health conditions to...

This smartphone game may detect depression in just minutes

Researchers have developed a simple smartphone game that may help doctors identify depression much faster and more easily than traditional methods. The new tool focuses...

Lack of this nutrient may increase risk of anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders affect millions of people around the world and are among the most common mental health conditions today. Many people experience anxiety from time...

Scientists find hidden link between heavy cannabis use and mental illness

Cannabis, also called marijuana or weed, is now one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people use it for...

Long-term depression drug use may increase risk of sudden heart death

Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical emergencies because it often happens without warning. It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating...