Melatonin use may reduce self-harm in young people, research shows
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. It’s also often used as a medication for people who have difficulty sleeping.
Since...
Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short
A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with a single tool is not likely to succeed.
The same is true if a...
Cancer caregivers have strong depression, study finds
Caring for a loved one with cancer can be a challenging experience, both emotionally and physically.
It can be difficult to see someone you care...
Eating disorders on the rise
Mental health issues clung to COVID-19 like remoras to a shark during the height of the pandemic. And among the most serious were eating...
Anxiety attack or panic attack? Actually, it can be both
An attack can come crashing in like a storm on a clear spring day. In an instant, your heart pounds, sweat soaks you and...
Sobering facts about wine, women and liver disease
If you missed the chance to join the popular "Dry January" challenge, it's not too late to take a break from wine, beer or...
Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a...
Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it’s no secret that surfing feels good.
Now...
Common bowel diseases linked to much higher risks of anxiety, depression
New research from the University of Missouri has found that there is a link between mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts,...
Vitamin B6 could lower depression and anxiety symptoms
Researchers from the University of Reading have found that high doses of Vitamin B6 can help to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression in...
Traffic noises linked to higher suicide risk, study finds
Mental health disorders affect almost one billion people globally, and they are one of the primary reasons for suicide.
In Switzerland, it is estimated that...