How legal weed impacts mental health medication use
Legal access to cannabis may be affecting how people use mental health medications, according to recent research from Georgia Tech.
This study looked at prescription...
Feeling SAD? Identifying and treating seasonal affective disorder
Many people get the “winter blues,” a mild sadness as the days get colder and shorter.
But some people experience clinical depression with the seasons....
Depression drugs may not reduce chronic pain effectively
A recent study has raised concerns about the widespread prescription of antidepressants for chronic pain, warning that many of these drugs are being recommended...
One in six people shows antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
Researchers have found that one in every six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also known as discontinuation symptoms.
These symptoms can...
People can treat depression with home-based brain stimulation
Researchers have found that a device delivering direct brain stimulation, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a safe and effective way to...
This vitamin can help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Managing it can be...
This CBT app can help prevent depression in high-risk young people
A new study has shown that a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app can significantly reduce the chances of depression in young people who are...
Screen time linked to depression and anxiety in young kids, study finds
A new study from UC San Francisco reveals that more screen time increases the chances of developing symptoms of mental illness in 9- and...
Anti-inflammatory drug could restore motivation for people with depression
A new study from Emory University has found that an anti-inflammatory drug could help improve motivation in people with depression.
The study, published in Molecular...
1 in 6 people suffer from withdraw symptoms after stopping depression drugs
A recent study has revealed that about one in six people who stop taking antidepressants may face withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms can range from...