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...
Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness – but magicians escape the curse
Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might...
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high...
Exercise can reduce heart failure risk for those with depression and anxiety
New research suggests that physical activity may be particularly beneficial in reducing the risk of heart failure for individuals dealing with depression or anxiety.
Prior...
Depression is linked to higher dementia risk, study confirms
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology has uncovered a concerning connection between depression and an increased risk of developing dementia.
This research, conducted in...
Eczema linked to increased mental health issues
At the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting, a new study highlighted the mental health challenges faced by individuals...