Poor mental health linked to higher risk of chronic disease
A new study led by The University of Western Australia has shown that poor mental health may be behind an increase in chronic disease...
Unhealthy diet linked to poor mental health
A new study has shown that poor mental health is linked to poor diet quality. It found people who ate more unhealthy food were more...
5 myths about mental health everyone should know
Mental health, or psychological well-being, is very important for people’s overall health and the quality of life. Mental illness could affect everyone in some way,...
Smartphones could help explain the causes of depression and anxiety
In a new study, researchers used smartphones to measure symptoms of depression and anxiety in real time and learn how immediate feelings relate to...
Scientists discover specific gut bacteria linked to depression
In a new study, researchers discovered specific gut bacteria linked to depression and provides evidence that a wide range of gut bacteria can produce...
Older people with depression could benefit from non-drug treatments
Depression is common in older age and with an aging population how late-life depression is managed will become increasingly important. In a new study, researchers...
This essential nutrient may help fight depression
In a recent study, researchers found that over-the-counter oral magnesium tablets could help treat mild-to-moderate depression. In addition, the magnesium treatment has fewer side effects. The...
Scientists find major cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder
In a recent study, researchers explored the underlying causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The research is from Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg (Germany). Around 2% of the general...
Exercise may help protect older people from depression
In a new study, researchers at McMaster University have for the first time found that physical activity may help fight depression in seniors by...
Your walking could predict depression risk
In a new study, researchers found older people who were newly diagnosed with depression had a slower walking speed and a shorter step length...