Mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms
According to a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies, adults who participate in mindfulness courses voluntarily are less likely to experience symptoms of...
AI can detect depression risk from your facial reactions
People who work in caring jobs, like social workers, psychologists, and psychoeducators, often deal with others' negative feelings.
These feelings can rub off on them,...
1 in 4 doctors with autism try to suicide, study finds
A new study reveals alarming suicide rates and self-harm behaviors among autistic doctors.
The study, led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Thomas Jefferson University,...
Scientists compare near-death experiences and psychedelic drug trips
A recent study has explored the similarities and disparities between near-death experiences (NDEs) and the effects of a powerful psychedelic drug, 5-Methoxy-DMT (5MeO-DMT).
While both...
Early intervention can break the cycle of mental illness
Imagine a family where one parent often feels very sad, angry, or has strange thoughts. These are signs of serious mental health problems like...
Loneliness can lead to nursing home stays in older people
Feeling lonely can make older people more likely to end up in a nursing home. This was the finding of a study that was...
Scientists find genes that may play a role in PTSD, depression
A global team of researchers, spearheaded by the experts at McLean Hospital, have scrutinized the genes in approximately 575,000 individual brain cells from individuals...
Many people with mental problems have eco-anxiety, study finds
Karen Magruder, a teacher at the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington, is studying a new kind of worry...
How hoarding disorder can harm mental health
Hoarding disorder can be a severe issue, affecting a person's life in many ways that might not be immediately apparent.
This disorder is more than...
Excessive heat and its impact on mental health
Extreme heat this summer is affecting people across the country—mentally as well as physically.
While heat can make anyone irritable, the impact can go beyond...