The art of unwinding: how creative hobbies help Americans chill
A lot of Americans - nearly half, in fact - are turning to creative activities to keep stress and anxiety at bay.
Be it tickling...
Air pollution: the invisible threat to our mental health
Air pollution is like an invisible monster that might be messing with our minds. That's what a new study says.
This study was published in...
Understanding the emotional ‘blunting’ effect of common depression drugs
A study from the University of Cambridge has revealed why common antidepressants, specifically selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), cause emotional "blunting" in about half...
Sleep deprivation can improve mood in some people with depression
In a seemingly contradictory phenomenon, sleep deprivation can sometimes lead to mood improvements in individuals with depressive disorders, a study led by the Perelman...
Cracking the code of depression: the brain fold factor
Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a really tough mental health issue that affects a lot of people.
It's a tricky beast to understand...
New insights into the link between isolation and depression
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, is spearheading efforts to counter the increasing "epidemic of loneliness and isolation" through the "National Strategy...
Boosting memory with kindness: a study on meditation and depression
A new study suggests that if you've struggled with depression, a certain type of meditation might help improve your memory.
Brain imaging finds different types of depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a widespread mental illness that affects over 8% of Americans.
The condition can look very different from one person to...
Mindfulness magic: meditation’s benefits for older people
For older adults, learning to be mindful and meditate can be more than just calming.
A fresh study shows that practicing meditation for a year...
Scientists find new biomarker of borderline personality disorder
Researchers from The City College of New York, Columbia University, and the New York State Psychiatric Institute have made significant strides towards improving the...