How mindfulness can boost happiness in relationships
What if paying more attention to the present moment could make us happier in our romantic relationships?
A recent study from the Université de Montréal...
Moderate physical activity can reduce risk of depression
Researchers at the University of Limerick and Trinity College Dublin have discovered that engaging in moderate-intensity physical activities such as brisk walking for just...
Talk it out: a cheaper, possibly more effective way to beat depression
Depression is like a dark cloud that never seems to lift. It can be really hard to handle, and it can make life feel...
Having a baby can reignite depression in fathers, study finds
Depression is a problem that affects many people. Sometimes, becoming a parent can make it harder.
This is what a recent study by researchers at...
Ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression
A low-cost version of ketamine has shown encouraging results in a double-blind trial, which compared it with a placebo for the treatment of severe...
A new therapy might beat depression better than the current champ
Depression - it's a hefty word that brings to mind images of people trapped in their own minds, unable to experience joy. It's a...
Effective depression treatment in older adults may reduce dementia risk
Researchers from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences have found that the effective use of talking therapies to treat depression in adults over 65 years...
Loneliness: A hidden cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is a hidden villain. It's a leading cause of disability all over the world. It targets people of all ages, but it often...
Deeper digs on depression: unearthing brain’s hidden secrets
Depression is a common mental health issue that can turn lives upside down. Researchers are always on a quest to understand how this tricky...
Do psychedelics really work to treat depression and PTSD? Here’s what the evidence says
As of July 1, authorised psychiatrists have been allowed to prescribe MDMA (the chemical found in “ecstasy”) to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and...