Depression

New treatment could improve memory in people with Schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia often struggle with memory problems, including the ability to remember to do things in the future. A recent study in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports...

Positive childhood relationships linked to better mental health in adulthood

A study from Columbia University, published in JAMA Psychiatry, reveals a significant link between positive relationships in childhood and improved mental health in adulthood. This...

Promising therapy for heart failure patients with depression

A recent study from Cedars-Sinai has brought new hope to heart failure patients suffering from depression. This groundbreaking research demonstrates that behavioral activation therapy is...

MRI-guided magnetic stimulation can treat severe depression

A major clinical trial has delivered promising news for people suffering from severe depression. The study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic...

Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk

A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease. This method, which utilizes...

How gut health can benefit your mental health

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the bacterium Lactobacillus, commonly found in fermented foods and...

Getting help with mental health – a beginner’s guide

TV shows and movies make it look so simple. Characters lie down on couches in cozy-looking rooms and reveal all their personal issues to...

Scientists develop new pill for postpartum depression

Postpartum depression, a condition occurring after childbirth, affects many new mothers, causing feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. Zuranolone (commercially known as Zurzuvae) is...

PTSD linked to smaller cerebellum, study finds

A recent study led by Duke University has uncovered a significant link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the cerebellum, a part of the...

Scientists find over 200 new genes linked to depression

Researchers from University College London (UCL) have made a big discovery in understanding depression, a common but complex mental health disorder. In a study published...