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Low level of this nutrient in the brain may trigger anxiety disorders

New research from UC Davis Health shows that people with anxiety disorders tend to have lower levels of a brain chemical called choline. This discovery...

Common depression drugs may raise death risk in older adults

A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that some newer antipsychotic medicines may raise the risk of death in adults...

Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...

Vitamin D may help lower the risk of suicide

A study from the Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention and collaborating institutions has found that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements may...

Vegetarian diet may increase your depression risk, study finds

Scientists from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences report that following a vegetarian diet may be linked to a higher risk of depression. Depression is more...

Real causes of depression everyone needs to know

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...

6 foods you can eat to support better mental health

Mental health is a vital part of overall wellbeing. It influences how we think, feel, behave, and connect with others, and it affects our...

How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction

Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl. When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...

Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?

A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health. This...

Scientists discover a brain chemical tied to trauma to depression

New research by neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University has found a brain chemical that may explain why some people who faced trauma...