Cancer and your mental health: Tips from an expert in oncology and psychiatry
It's hard to talk about a cancer diagnosis without thinking about the emotions that can be involved: fear, anxiety, anger, shame.
Even those who seem...
Brain magic: How magnets help beat depression
Do you know that doctors can use magnets to help people who feel very sad all the time? This sadness is a serious condition...
Depression is more common in the suburbs than in city centres – new research
comes with many challenges. How can we build greener? And how can we support the health and wellbeing of the people living in urban...
Ketamine can effectively treat major depression
Researchers at Mass General Brigham conducted a big study.
They compared two treatments for a type of depression that's hard to treat. This type of...
Understanding depression: A new study sheds light on the role of brain cells
Depression is a big problem. It affects millions of people around the world. Some people find it hard to work, study, or even get...
Why a cardiac crisis also can be a mental health issue
The physical needs of someone recovering from a heart attack, cardiac arrest or major heart surgery can be easy to understand. For many people,...
Scientists discover a new way to detect narcissism
Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration.
People with narcissistic traits...
How do meat-free meals affect your mood and fullness?
A big team of brain scientists has looked at whether eating meals without meat can change how full and happy you feel.
They have just...
Magnetic brain stimulation: A promising solution for severe depression
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Ever heard of transcranial magnetic stimulation, also known as TMS? It's a therapy where doctors apply strong magnetic pulses to...
Lingering effects: Past obesity can harm current mental health
New research hints that a history of obesity could lead to poorer mental health in the present, even if an individual is no longer...