How depression drug ketamine may help suicidal people
Suicide is a tragic and pressing issue in our society. It is the third leading cause of death among individuals aged 10-34, and the...
Bipolar disorder linked to premature death, study confirms
Bipolar disorder is a health condition that makes people experience big mood changes.
People with this disorder are six times more likely to die earlier...
Scientists find a fresh way to treat schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious brain disorder that affects about 1 out of every 100 people, or over 2.5 million people in the United States...
How to overcome repetitive negative thinking through meditation
Do you ever find yourself caught in a cycle of negative thoughts? Maybe you ruminate on past mistakes, worry excessively about the future, or...
Cannabis use disorder linked to increased risk of these mental diseases
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is linked to a higher risk of both psychotic and nonpsychotic bipolar...
Back pain and depression strongly connect to each other
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting over 619 million people globally.
This number is expected to increase to 840 million within...
Why fighting depression with ketamine is a new hope
In recent years, depression rates have been growing.
A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that in 2020, almost 1 out of...
Loneliness: A hidden risk factor for heart disease in people with diabetes
Here's a surprising new fact for people with diabetes: feeling lonely could hurt your heart more than bad food, not exercising, smoking, or feeling...
Depression, memory loss, and aging: the role of telomere length
As people grow older, they may notice changes in their mood and memory. Some people might feel down more often or forget things.
A recent...
Being flexible can protect mental health in people with chronic pain
Pain is a part of life. But for one in five people, pain isn't just an occasional inconvenience - it's a constant companion.
This is...