Caregiving for aging loved ones may not increase depression risk, study finds
A recent study conducted at The University of Texas at Austin challenges the conventional notion that becoming a caregiver for an aging parent or...
Saying No to social invitations can benefit your health
Many people find it hard to decline an invitation, even if they'd rather not attend an event. They often fear that saying no could...
A surprising discovery: How our minds wander with age
Have you ever caught yourself daydreaming when you should be focused on a task? You're not alone—mind-wandering is a common occurrence.
However, a recent study...
Ketamine can rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and depression, new study finds
The drug ketamine can reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and symptoms of depression in patients as early as a day...
Navigating holiday stress: the importance of accepting unpleasant emotions
December often brings unique stresses, with overwhelming holiday to-do lists and the pressure to create a "magical" season.
Emily Willroth, an assistant professor of psychological...
Scientists find a new drug for treatment-resistant depression
A groundbreaking clinical trial has revealed that esketamine, a form of ketamine, outperforms quetiapine, a standard treatment, for those suffering from treatment-resistant major depressive...
AI can help diagnose ADHD, study finds
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze specialized brain MRI scans, researchers have identified significant differences in the brain's white matter tracts between adolescents with...
Scientists find link between threats and emotional overeating
After experiencing a near-miss car accident or a distressing encounter, many people turn to comfort food as a way to cope with stress and...
Financial crises damage people’s mental health – our global review shows who is worst...
Financial crises are periods characterised by devastating losses of income, work, a certain future, and a stable family life.
The effect on mental health can...
Living alone does not mean loneliness, study finds
Researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, in a groundbreaking study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Development, have unveiled the diverse experiences of...