Simple ways to boost your mental health
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your body.
While therapy and medication are helpful for many people, there...
Study finds big cause of higher suicide risk in men
Men are significantly more likely to die by suicide than women, with rates two to four times higher worldwide, including in Switzerland.
While the reasons...
Can depression drugs help reduce chronic pain?
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread use of antidepressants for managing chronic pain, revealing that many of these medications are being...
Why depression can increase risk of chronic diseases
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, but its impact goes beyond feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Scientists have...
How to deal with withdrawal symptoms when stopping depression drugs
Stopping antidepressants can be a challenging process for some people.
A recent study found that about one in six individuals who discontinue these medications may...
New drugs for depression may increase death risk
Researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University have discovered that newer antipsychotic medications could significantly increase the risk of death in adults with depression.
This...
Hidden brain patterns may help detect early signs of schizophrenia
New research has uncovered hidden patterns in the brain that could help detect early signs of schizophrenia, a serious mental health condition.
The study offers...
Why low-dose ketamine can reduce depression quickly
Researchers have uncovered how low doses of ketamine rapidly reduce symptoms of major depression, providing relief in just hours, with effects lasting several days.
This...
Shining a light on seasonal affective disorder
Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one's mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and...
Newer drug for depression is linked to higher death risk, study finds
A recent study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has raised concerns about the use of newer antipsychotic medications as an add-on treatment for...