Scientists find new way to predict depression and anxiety
Researchers at the University of São Paulo in Brazil are using artificial intelligence (AI) and Twitter to try to create models that can predict...
1 in 3 stroke survivors get depression
Poststroke depression (PSD) is a common condition that affects approximately one-third of stroke survivors.
PSD can lead to suboptimal recovery, recurrent vascular events, poor quality...
Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short
A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with a single tool is not likely to succeed.
The same is true if a...
Cancer caregivers have strong depression, study finds
Caring for a loved one with cancer can be a challenging experience, both emotionally and physically.
It can be difficult to see someone you care...
Common bowel diseases linked to much higher risks of anxiety, depression
New research from the University of Missouri has found that there is a link between mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts,...
Vitamin B6 could lower depression and anxiety symptoms
Researchers from the University of Reading have found that high doses of Vitamin B6 can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in...
Women with mental problems have doubled risk of cervical cancer
Women with mental illness or substance abuse are less likely to get tested, which means they're more likely to develop cervical cancer.
Second medication may treat depression better in older people
Depression is a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities that one used to enjoy.
It affects...
Common sleep hormone may reduce self-harm, anxiety, depression
Depression and self-harm are serious issues that affect many young people. Depression is a mood disorder that can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and...
Older people suffering from depression age faster, study finds
Dementia is a syndrome that refers to a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily activities.
It is a progressive condition that affects memory,...