Mental Health

Testing positive for COVID-19 linked to fatigue, mental illness, and sleep problems

In a new study from The University of Manchester, researchers found those who tested positive for COVID-19 (confirmed by a PCR test) had an...

COVID patients on this depression drug are less likely to die

In a new study from UC San Francisco, researchers found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly...

Vegetarian diets can influence your mental health

In a new study from Bond University, researchers found not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet...

This can double risk of anxiety and depression in women

In a new study from the University of Edinburgh, researchers found women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or early...

Depression and anxiety worsened during the pandemic, heart disease risk is higher

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the physical health of millions of Americans, but it's also taken a toll on the country's mental...

Why it is difficult to stop using some depression drugs

In a recent study published in Molecular Pharmacology, researchers found why it is so difficult for people to withdraw from some antidepressant medications. The current...

How COVID-19 pandemic can harm your mental health

In a new study from the Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute, researchers found depression remained common during the pandemic and worsened for some people. They examined...

This gut problem linked to depression, bipolar disorder

In a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers found that there is a common, overlapping environment in the gut bacteria of people living with...

People who smoke this way may need mental health support

Many cigarette smokers wake in the night, smoke, and then return to sleep. Prior research has linked this behavior to smoking a higher number of...

Exercise can effectively treat anxiety, study finds

In a new study from the University of Gothenburg, researchers found both moderate and strenuous exercise alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder...