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...

Virtual reality therapy may help people with hoarding disorder declutter

For individuals struggling with hoarding disorder, the reluctance to part with possessions can reach debilitating levels. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at Stanford...

New guidance aims to improve diagnosis of hoarding disorder

A team of experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has published guidance to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing hoarding disorder accurately. Hoarding disorder, a largely...

AI chatbot shows promise in depression treatment recommendations, study finds

A recent study published in the journal Family Medicine and Community Health suggests that an AI language model, ChatGPT, may outperform primary care doctors...

Wealth, smoking, and exercise may reduce death risk in depression

Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta have conducted a comprehensive study to investigate the relationship between depressive...

Research shows a big cause of mental diseases related to childhood abuse

Understanding the Impact of Stress on Kids Childhood can often bring joy and wonder, but for some kids, it's sadly also a time of stress,...

Scientists find how to predict suicide risks in older people with depression

Older adults contending with late-life depression are thrust into a hazardous battle with suicidal thoughts, plans, and actions, making them a demographic with a...

Scientists find how depression is linked to higher death risk

In the constant endeavor to unravel the complexities of mental health, researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have brought...

Light therapy could improve mental health, study finds

The Intricate Dance between Light Exposure and Mental Health Imagine light as a remedy, a silent yet powerful healer that weaves through our daily lives,...

AI lends an ear to help understand schizophrenia

A team from the UCL Institute for Neurology has crafted a novel approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to delve deeper into the study of...