Depression

Suicide attempts during depression linked to higher death risk

Depression and Its Global Impact Depression is more than just feeling sad; it's a severe mental illness that impacts millions of people around the world. According...

Shift work linked to higher risk of depression and anxiety

Recent research published in JAMA Network Open has linked shift work to an increased susceptibility for depression and anxiety. Study Overview Minzhi Xu, Ph.D., and his...

Scientists find a new way to treat alcohol addiction

Struggling with alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a common issue many face. But a groundbreaking study might have found a potential...

Anxiety can affect your decision-making in social situations, study finds

Research from the Donders Institute of Radboud University has unveiled that anxious individuals utilize different parts of their brain compared to non-anxious people when...

Scientists find brain biomarker of depression

A recent study in Biological Psychiatry has uncovered multiple subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) using innovative brain imaging techniques. The findings pave the way...

How chronic pain is linked to depression, anxiety

Dealing with persistent pain isn't just a physical challenge; it often goes hand-in-hand with emotional troubles like depression and anxiety. A prominent doctor has highlighted...

New study challenges the link between depression, anxiety, and cancer

For years, there have been whispers that emotional problems like depression and anxiety might be linked to an increased risk of developing cancer. The idea...

Humor therapy may help treat depression and anxiety

We've all heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." But can it genuinely help people dealing with depression and anxiety? A recent analysis published...

Changing social media use may lower depression, study finds

In today's fast-paced world, social media is more than just sharing photos or catching up with old friends. For some, it becomes an obsession,...

Depression isn’t just sadness – it’s often a loss of pleasure

It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realise is...