Mental Health

Research shows a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people

Depression affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. In a recent study conducted by scientists from Colorado State...

‘Do the little things’: why St David’s advice is good for your mental health

Gwnewch y pethau bychain or “do the little things” is a saying attributed to St David, the patron saint of Wales.

Existing mental drugs may help treat type 2 diabetes

Researchers from the University of Alberta and other institutions have discovered that an older class of antipsychotic drugs could potentially be used as a...

I think I need therapy. Here are 5 types of psychotherapy to help with...

You have made a momentous decision: you will seek psychological treatment for your depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or other mental health issue. Your mind then...

Depression is linked to higher stroke risk

A new study has found that people with depression symptoms may have a higher risk of having a stroke.

Scientists develop new blood test for anxiety

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine created a blood test for anxiety. The new test examines biomarkers that can help objectively determine someone's risk...

People produce endocannabinoids – similar to compounds found in marijuana – that are critical...

Few people know that the human body naturally produces chemicals that are very similar to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, which comes from the Cannabis sativa plant.

Research shows a major cause of depression in middle-aged and older people

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be particularly common among middle-aged and older adults, and can...

Adding this schizophrenia drug may help treat depression better, study finds

A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that adding the drug aripiprazole, to an antidepressant medication can...

When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered

The news that Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Feb. 15, 2023, to be...