Why do people with hoarding disorder hoard, and how can we help?
Hoarding disorder is an under-recognised serious mental illness that worsens with age. It affects 2.5% of the working-age population and 7% of older adults....
Some people with severe depression cannot get ketamine treatment
The treatment of patients with treatment-resistant depression poses a significant challenge within the public health system due to systemic barriers that make effective and...
Heated yoga shows promise in reducing depression symptoms
In a recent clinical trial led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), researchers discovered that heated yoga sessions had a significant positive impact on adults...
Some people may have addiction to ultra-processed foods, study finds
You may have heard the saying, "You can't eat just one" in potato chip ads, and according to a study from the University of...
Light exposure at night linked to mental problems, while daytime light reduces risks
A study involving nearly 87,000 participants, making it the largest of its kind, has revealed a strong connection between light exposure and mental health.
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Scientists detect early signs of bipolar disorder
Researchers from the University of Manchester and Keele University have identified key indicators of bipolar disorder in individuals who have been diagnosed with other...
Scientists find a big cause of schizophrenia
Intriguing new insights into schizophrenia present a riveting exploration of the role of synaptic connections in the brain, potentially unlocking novel perspectives for treatment...
ChatGPT may manage depression better than doctors, study finds
In a study published in the open-access journal Family Medicine and Community Health, researchers have found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT can potentially outperform...
Ultra-processed foods linked to cognitive decline, shows study
In recent years, research has consistently shown that consuming ultraprocessed foods can lead to various health issues, including inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, obesity, and...
Sleep loss is linked to higher depression risk, study finds
A recent genetic study led by researchers at UCL (University College London) has uncovered a complex relationship between insufficient sleep and the development of...