Why men and women have different depression symptoms
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in activities that an...
Long COVID: what we know about how the condition affects mental health
Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed “long COVID”.
The UK’s Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in...
Antidepressant withdrawal should be taken seriously – we’re investigating ways to help people come...
Misinformation about antidepressants is rife and is probably fuelling their rise in use.
Why Matcha tea powder may fight depression
Depression is a common mental disorder that affects many people around the world.
It's caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain, which is...
Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short
A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with a single tool is not likely to succeed. The same is true if...
This stuff in blood is linked to depression, study finds
Depression is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts.
It causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of...
A new diet for people with bipolar disorder
Scientists from Penn State found that a specific diet could help people with bipolar disorder manage their mood swings better.
Bipolar disorder is a mental...
Mediterranean diet plus fish oil can benefit people with depression
The University of South Australia scientists have discovered that incorporating fish oil into a Mediterranean diet can improve mental health in people suffering from...
Can a plant-based meal make you fuller and give you a better mood?
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences did smartphone-based studies in over 400 university cafeterias across Germany to test...
Joy is good for your body and your mind – three ways to feel...
Joy is an emotion experienced by many but understood by few.
It’s usually mistaken for happiness, yet is unique in its impact on both our...