MRI-guided magnetic stimulation can treat severe depression
A major clinical trial has delivered promising news for people suffering from severe depression.
The study, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that MRI-guided Transcranial Magnetic...
Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk
A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease.
This method, which utilizes...
How gut health can benefit your mental health
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the bacterium Lactobacillus, commonly found in fermented foods and...
Getting help with mental health – a beginner’s guide
TV shows and movies make it look so simple. Characters lie down on couches in cozy-looking rooms and reveal all their personal issues to...
Scientists develop new pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression, a condition occurring after childbirth, affects many new mothers, causing feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Zuranolone (commercially known as Zurzuvae) is...
PTSD linked to smaller cerebellum, study finds
A recent study led by Duke University has uncovered a significant link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the cerebellum, a part of the...
Scientists find over 200 new genes linked to depression
Researchers from University College London (UCL) have made a big discovery in understanding depression, a common but complex mental health disorder.
In a study published...
Why depression makes learning become difficult
A recent study spanning several months, led by Professor Dr. med. Markus Ullsperger from Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, has shed light on the...
Menstrual cycle can affect suicidal thoughts, study finds
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago has shed light on the connection between the menstrual cycle and suicidal...
Caregiving may help reduce depression risk, study finds
When we think of taking care of an aging parent or spouse, it's common to believe it's a direct path to feeling stressed or...