How to find a balance with shift work, sleep and mental health
Many shift workers work outside of the typical 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. traditional daytime working hours. Nontraditional shiftwork can include working rotational shifts,...
Scientists find a new way to treat alcohol addiction
Struggling with alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a common issue many face. But a groundbreaking study might have found a potential...
Anxiety can affect your decision-making in social situations, study finds
Research from the Donders Institute of Radboud University has unveiled that anxious individuals utilize different parts of their brain compared to non-anxious people when...
Humor therapy may help treat depression and anxiety
We've all heard the saying, "Laughter is the best medicine." But can it genuinely help people dealing with depression and anxiety?
A recent analysis published...
Kids acting as parents: how parentification affects mental health
Sometimes, kids take on roles that are usually meant for adults. Imagine a child looking after their younger siblings, managing bills, or comforting a...
Changing social media use may lower depression, study finds
In today's fast-paced world, social media is more than just sharing photos or catching up with old friends. For some, it becomes an obsession,...
Diet can influence mood, behavior and more – a neuroscientist explains
During the long seafaring voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period known as the Age of Discovery, sailors reported experiencing visions of...
Depression isn’t just sadness – it’s often a loss of pleasure
It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realise is...
What will it take to make mental health coverage and care better?
Your brain is definitely a part of your body.
So why do tens of millions of Americans find it so hard to get help for...
Scientists find a simple way to improve learning and mental health
Researchers from Duke discovered that adopting a curious mindset, rather than an urgent one, can enhance memory recall.
Alyssa Sinclair, a postdoctoral researcher, and her...