Brain-altering fungi could lead the next frontier in mental health care
If you were one of the millions of people who watched HBO’s TV series The Last of Us, you probably have a heightened awareness...
Scientists pinpoints peak times for suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Research conducted by the University of Nottingham's School of Psychology, in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam and Harvard University, has identified the month...
Depression and Alzheimer’s: Different risk factors at play
The Mystery of Alzheimer's and Depression
Alzheimer's disease is a tricky beast. It's a physical illness that affects the brain, and right now, it impacts...
Most depression drug prescribed for chronic pain may be not effective or safe
Scientists have warned that most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness.
A major investigation into medications used...
‘Grief is not on anyone else’s timeline’: The varied experiences of coping with loss
Kyme Holman-Williamson was always close to her older brother, Eddie.
So when she learned he needed a heart transplant, she immediately prepared a room for...
Mental problems before 40 linked to heart attack, stroke
Young adults with mental disorders are up to three times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, according to a study published...
Gene in the brain may stop anxiety, study finds
An international team of scientists has discovered a gene in the brain that drives anxiety symptoms.
The discovery offers a promising new drug target for...
Sleep spindles may reduce anxiety in people with PTSD
A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate...
Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can...
Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental...
Exercise can help prevent and treat mental health problems, and taking it outside adds...
Study has shown the importance of exercise in not only preventing mental illness, but also treating it. And when exercise is taken outdoors, the benefits can be even greater.