Mental Health

Most people with long COVID face stigma and discrimination

Scientists found most people living with long COVID experience some form of stigma directly related to their condition.

Low to moderate stress is good for you, shows study

The holidays are a stressful time for many, but that may not be a bad thing when it comes to your brain functioning.

Feast on gratitude this season – it could be good for you, mentally and...

Research suggests expressing gratitude might be not only a nice thing to do, but a healthy one, too.

Research shows the key to depression recovery

In a recent study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that feeling sensations, including ones connected to sadness, may be key to depression...

Fishing could reduce severe mental health problems

Scientists found that recreational fishing could help people suffering from serious mental health problems.

Social environment very important for healthy brain aging

Scientists found that maintaining a positive social environment can help stave off some of the key stressors and challenges of aging.

1 in 8 older people had depression for the first time during pandemic

In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that approximately 1 in 8 older adults developed depression for the first time during...

Scientists find new brain markers of ADHD in children

In a study from Yale University, scientists found new brain markers of ADHD in children.

This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk

In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.

Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too

People who breathe polluted air experience changes within the brain regions that control emotions.