Mental Health

This method can treat pain, depression and anxiety effectively

With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, doctors are increasingly considering how to augment the care they can...

This stuff in gut linked to depression, bipolar disorder

In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that there is a common, overlapping environment in the gut bacteria of people living...

Doing this may improve older people’s cognitive function in daily life

In a new study from Penn State, researchers found socializing with others is important for mental health and well-being, and it may help improve...

Regular exercise may lower risk of anxiety by almost 60%

In a new study from Lund University, researchers found that regular exercise may help reduce the risk of developing anxiety. They found that those who...

Scientists find link between ADHD and dementia across generations

In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. They found that parents and grandparents of individuals...

Scientists find new drug to reduce daydreaming, fatigue, and brain sluggishness in ADHD

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, researchers found a drug known to stimulate brain activity can lower mental symptoms...

Social isolation can be deadly for older adults

In a new study from Yale, researchers found socially isolated older adults who enter intensive care units (ICUs) are more likely to die and...

These drugs can benefit people with diabetes and depression

In a new study from the National Taiwan University Hospital, researchers found people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower...

A greener environment can help reduce depression, boost cancer survival

Evidence is growing that living in areas of high greenness, surrounded by trees, shrubs and other vegetation has beneficial effects on human health. In two...

Many people don’t get drugs for alcohol problems

About 14 million adults in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder (AUD). There are effective treatments. But a recent study found that they are...