Mental Health

The heavy heart: how deep sadness can affect our health

When we lose someone we love, we feel deep sadness. This feeling is called grief. Grief affects not only our feelings but also our bodies.

Iron deficiency and mental health: unveiling the link

Research is increasingly showing a link between iron deficiency and mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.

Study shows an important cause of self-destructive behavior

Why Do We Stick to Bad Habits? Scientists always have a lot of questions. One question they've been thinking about is why some people keep...

The link between local alcohol stores and suicide risk

A new study says living in an area with bars or government-run liquor stores might make young adults, particularly men, more likely to consider...

These people easy to get schizophrenia when using cannabis too much

In recent years, there has been growing concern about the potential risks of using cannabis, especially among young people. One of the most significant concerns...

Depression drug may help slow reproductive aging

A recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University has uncovered a surprising benefit of SSRIs.

Anxiety levels remain high among U.S. adults, reflecting ongoing concerns

A recent survey conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) reveals that a significant number of U.S. adults continue to experience anxiety and worry...

Bright sparks: Boosting brain power with electric currents

New studies suggest that brain stimulation could be the key to boosting mental function.

When blues meet food: how depression, diet, and frailty dance together

A recent study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Series A highlights the connection between depression, diet, and the development of frailty among older...

Could low iron be making your mental health symptoms worse?

What you eat, and how your body uses the nutrients, also matters to mental health. One key nutrient iron plays an important role.