Reducing screen time boosts children’s mental health
A team of psychologists and mental health specialists in Denmark, along with a colleague from the U.K., has discovered that reducing children's screen time...
Frequent childhood moves linked to higher risk of depression
A new study has shown that children who experience frequent moves before the age of 15 are over 40% more likely to be diagnosed...
Common depression drugs may increase alcohol use disorder
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might help people with alcohol use disorder avoid relapse, but only if the antidepressants effectively reduce their depression...
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...