Common anxiety pills could affect cancer survival
Many people take anxiety pills called benzodiazepines to help them feel calm or sleep better.
These drugs are also used a lot by people with...
Worsening depression may predict pain in older people, study finds
A new study from University College London (UCL) has found that middle-aged and older adults who experience moderate to severe pain are more likely...
How letting your mind wander can reset your brain
Every day, we're faced with constant opportunities for stimulation.
With 24/7 access to news feeds, emails and social media, many of us find ourselves scrolling...
Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-being
People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship.
Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting...
Which over-the-counter supplements really lower depression?
Many people have heard of St John’s Wort or omega-3 supplements for depression, but there are dozens more over-the-counter (OTC) products being promoted for...
Eating more veggies can improve your mental health
Eating more vegetables—and some fruit—may be linked to better mental health, according to a large Australian study.
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), based...
Stronger cannabis linked to higher risk of mental illness, study finds
Cannabis today is very different from what it was 20 years ago.
According to Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a researcher and medical doctor at the University...
New way to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression
Running from your brainstem down through your body, two long nerve pathways—called the vagus nerves—connect your brain to your heart, lungs, abdomen, and intestines.
These...
Can cannabis increase your risk of psychosis?
Cannabis use is changing—and so are its potential effects on mental health.
A new article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights growing concerns about...
This drug can help people with PTSD forget trauma
For many people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the most difficult part of recovery is not the initial trauma — it’s the way the...