Common causes of social anxiety everyone should know
Social anxiety is a common mental health condition where individuals experience intense fear or anxiety in social situations.
This fear can be so overwhelming that...
People with arthritis have high risk of anxiety, depression, and fibromyalgia
Nearly four in 10 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also experience anxiety, depression, or fibromyalgia, according to a study published on...
Olympic-level wisdom about addressing mental health
Few people understand the mental pressures of being an Olympian the way sprinter Natasha Hastings does.
She endured thousands of hours of training to become...
How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken...
The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather.
She experienced such intense grief at the loss that it “burned a hole” in her oesophagus,...
Simple steps for managing depression in older adults
Depression is a common but serious condition that affects many older adults. It goes beyond just feeling sad or down for a few days.
Depression...
Pets may help reduce job stress, study finds
Owning a pet might be more than just a fun and loving experience—it could also help manage job stress.
A recent study published in the...
Bright light tied to better sleep and less depression, shows study
Why does spending time in the sun lift our spirits? A new study from Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that the key may...
Frequent childhood moves linked to higher depression risk in adulthood
Moving homes frequently during childhood can significantly increase the risk of developing depression later in life, a new study reveals.
Children who experience numerous moves...
Scientists discover mindfulness training can lead to new states of mind
Mindfulness training can lead to surprising changes in how people feel and perceive the world, according to a new study by researchers at the...
Scientists find a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older adults
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, particularly affecting middle-aged and older adults.
A study from Colorado State University has shown that...