Hobbies can protect older people from depression, study finds
Most of us love our hobbies, whether it's reading a good book, knitting, or playing chess.
But did you know that having a hobby can...
Common causes of hoarding disorder, according to science
Hoarding disorder has often been sensationalized on reality TV, but it's far more complicated than just being overly messy.
What's going on beneath the surface...
Study finds depression drugs equally effective for people with physical health problems
Researchers from Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Aarhus University have recently published a study in JAMA Psychiatry that addresses a critical question: Are antidepressants effective and...
ADHD linked to higher risk of other mental health problems, study finds
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a condition often first diagnosed in children that can continue into adulthood.
It's not just about being hyper...
AI can detect early signs of depression on social media, study finds
Research recently published in the International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies has shed light on the potential for machine learning in mental...
Online therapy is as effective as standard care to treat mental diseases
New research from the University of York, in collaboration with ieso Digital Health Ltd and Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust, has found that internet-delivered...
Phone-based therapy boosts mental health after weight loss surgery
Weight loss surgeries like bariatric procedures are increasingly becoming a last-resort solution for people struggling with obesity.
While the surgeries often work well for losing...
Psychologist offers tips for overcoming driving anxiety
Feeling anxious behind the wheel is common, especially among those who live in cities with heavy traffic and little public transportation.
A Baylor College of...
Smoking increases risk of mental illness by 250%, study finds
The Connection Between Smoking and Mental Illness
While it's common knowledge that smoking adversely affects physical health, a new study led by Doug Speed from...
Scientists develop soft ball to boost mental health
Alexz Farrall, a Ph.D. student from the University of Bath's Department of Computer Science, has invented a shape-shifting soft ball designed to personify breathing...