Common causes of depression everyone should know
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It goes beyond feeling sad or having a bad day; it’s a...
Research shows important cause of depression in older adults
Depression is a mental health condition characterized by a persistently low mood or a loss of interest in activities, which can severely impact daily...
Reducing screen time boosts children’s mental health
A team of psychologists and mental health specialists in Denmark, along with a colleague from the U.K., has discovered that reducing children's screen time...
Frequent childhood moves linked to higher risk of depression
A new study has shown that children who experience frequent moves before the age of 15 are over 40% more likely to be diagnosed...
Common depression drugs may increase alcohol use disorder
A recent study suggests that antidepressants might help people with alcohol use disorder avoid relapse, but only if the antidepressants effectively reduce their depression...
Common causes of social anxiety everyone should know
Social anxiety is a common mental health condition where individuals experience intense fear or anxiety in social situations.
This fear can be so overwhelming that...
People with arthritis have high risk of anxiety, depression, and fibromyalgia
Nearly four in 10 patients with osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also experience anxiety, depression, or fibromyalgia, according to a study published on...
Olympic-level wisdom about addressing mental health
Few people understand the mental pressures of being an Olympian the way sprinter Natasha Hastings does.
She endured thousands of hours of training to become...
How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken...
The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather.
She experienced such intense grief at the loss that it “burned a hole” in her oesophagus,...
Simple steps for managing depression in older adults
Depression is a common but serious condition that affects many older adults. It goes beyond just feeling sad or down for a few days.
Depression...