How a single injection could heal the gut and ease depression
Depression and digestive problems may seem like two very different health issues, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are closely connected.
Many people with...
Anxiety disorders can have many causes, study finds
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. Around one in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at...
Common depression drugs may increase risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression take antidepressants to...
One-size-fits-all AI mental health treatment does not work
Researchers at George Mason University have found that AI tools used to recommend antidepressants work better when they consider a patient’s race and background.
Their...
Hidden causes of bipolar disorder people should know
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts.
People with bipolar disorder experience strong mood changes that...
How social isolation deepens depression in older adults
Depression is a serious condition that affects many people around the world. It is one of the top reasons people become disabled, especially those...
Smoking strongly linked to depression, study finds
A large new study in Germany has confirmed that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to experience depression...
1 in 6 people suffers from withdrawal symptoms when quitting depression drugs
Many people take antidepressants to manage depression or anxiety. These medicines can be very helpful. But what happens when someone wants to stop taking...
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poor health than peers abroad
People born in the 1960s and early 1970s in the United States are experiencing more loneliness, depression, memory problems, and physical weakness than earlier...
Can some mental health drugs make depression worse?
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found something worrying. It shows that some people with depression may face a higher...