Odors from other people’s sweat can help treat social anxiety
A group of researchers from Europe recently conducted a study that suggests human body odor could be used to help treat social anxiety disorder.
Social...
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.
Who drink caffeine most? Smokers with mental illness, study finds
Adult smokers with mental illness, particularly those with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, drink more caffeine and are at a higher risk of health problems,...
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...
Widely used sweetener in foods and drinks may increase anxiety, study finds
A recent study from Florida State University has linked aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly found in over 5,000 diet foods and drinks, to anxiety...
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,...
Alcohol overdrinking and anxiety connect to each other, study finds
Anxiety sensitivity is a condition where people feel very scared about getting anxious or worried.
When people with anxiety sensitivity drink alcohol, they may drink...
Why men and women have different depression symptoms
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that an...
Long COVID: what we know about how the condition affects mental health
Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed “long COVID”.
The UK’s Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in...