Research shows major cause of mental issues related to childhood stress
When children face difficult experiences like neglect or abuse, their bodies and brains can undergo significant stress.
This stress can disrupt brain development, which may...
Marriage may help lower depression risk, study suggests
A large study involving over 100,000 people across seven countries has found that people who are not married may face a much higher risk...
Researchers find major cause of depression in middle-aged adults
Depression affects millions of people worldwide, and it’s especially common among middle-aged and older adults. This serious mental health condition can lead to deep...
How legal weed impacts mental health medication use
Legal access to cannabis may be affecting how people use mental health medications, according to recent research from Georgia Tech.
This study looked at prescription...
Feeling SAD? Identifying and treating seasonal affective disorder
Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter.
But some people experience clinical depression with the seasons....
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...
One in six people shows antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
Researchers have found that one in every six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also known as discontinuation symptoms.
These symptoms can...
People can treat depression with home-based brain stimulation
Researchers have found that a device delivering direct brain stimulation, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a safe and effective way to...
This vitamin can help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Managing it can be...
This CBT app can help prevent depression in high-risk young people
A new study has shown that a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app can significantly reduce the chances of depression in young people who are...