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...
The need for better cancer screening in people with mental illness
Colorectal cancer affects about 5,000 Danes every year. People over 50 are most likely to get this cancer.
Because of this, all Danes between the...
New tool helps spot suicide risk for self-harm patients
Have you ever had a really tough day when everything feels impossible?
Well, some people have days like this more often than others, and sometimes,...
Scientists discovered a new cause of autism
Autism is a condition that some people are born with. It affects how a person communicates and behaves.
It's more common in boys and usually...
Middle-aged women with no child more likely to have this mental problem
Women who had not had children by age 35, or those who turned 35 in recent years, are at the highest risk of binge drinking.
A look at depression across America: which states are most affected?
Depression is a serious health problem that affects the way we think, feel, and handle our daily activities.
It's more than just feeling "down" or...