How therapy dogs help domestic abuse survivors heal and find hope
A recent study published in People and Animals: The International Journal of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations has uncovered how therapy dogs can provide comfort and...
Anti-inflammatory drug may benefit people with depression
A new study led by researchers at Emory University has revealed a promising new approach to treating one of the most challenging symptoms of...
Why long-term use of anxiety drugs can be harmful
Anxiety and sleep problems are common issues that many people struggle with. To help with these conditions, doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines.
These drugs, such...
New device could help diagnose anxiety and depression
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have created a groundbreaking device that could transform how doctors diagnose mental health conditions like depression and anxiety....
Study finds strong link between insomnia, depression, and anxiety in brain
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are among the most common mental health issues worldwide. Many people struggle with more than one of these conditions at...
Feeling mad? New research suggests mindfulness could help manage anger and aggression
There’s no shortage of things to feel angry about these days.
Whether it’s politics, social injustice, climate change or the cost-of-living crisis, the world can...
Scientists explore how laughing gas could offer fast relief for depression
For many people with major depression, current treatments either don’t work or take too long to show results.
About one in three patients suffer from...
Scientists find how to personalize depression treatment
Depression is a deeply complex condition, shaped by a mix of emotional patterns, biological factors, and life stresses. This complexity also makes treating it...
How stress affects the brain’s cleanup system and depression
Depression is one of the most common and disabling mental health conditions in the world, affecting over 10% of people globally.
Stress plays a major...
How immune system affect anxiety and sociability
When we get sick, we often feel tired, moody, or anxious.
Scientists have long known that this isn’t just about feeling weak—it also involves how...