Study shows an important cause of self-destructive behavior

Why Do We Stick to Bad Habits? Scientists always have a lot of questions. One question they've been thinking about is why some people keep...

The link between local alcohol stores and suicide risk

A new study says living in an area with bars or government-run liquor stores might make young adults, particularly men, more likely to consider...

Depression drug may help slow reproductive aging

A recent study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University has uncovered a surprising benefit of SSRIs.

Anxiety levels remain high among U.S. adults, reflecting ongoing concerns

A recent survey conducted by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) reveals that a significant number of U.S. adults continue to experience anxiety and worry...

Bright sparks: Boosting brain power with electric currents

New studies suggest that brain stimulation could be the key to boosting mental function.

When blues meet food: how depression, diet, and frailty dance together

A recent study published in The Journal of Gerontology: Series A highlights the connection between depression, diet, and the development of frailty among older...

Could low iron be making your mental health symptoms worse?

What you eat, and how your body uses the nutrients, also matters to mental health. One key nutrient iron plays an important role.

Depression is more common in the suburbs than in city centres – new research

comes with many challenges. How can we build greener? And how can we support the health and wellbeing of the people living in urban...

Understanding depression: A new study sheds light on the role of brain cells

Depression is a big problem. It affects millions of people around the world. Some people find it hard to work, study, or even get...

Scientists discover a new way to detect narcissism

Narcissism is a personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration. People with narcissistic traits...