Mental Health

Ultra-processed foods may make you feel anxious or depressed

Scientists from Florida Atlantic University found that ultra-processed foods may make people feel anxious or depressed. Although ultra-processed foods are convenient, low cost, quick to prepare...

Acute kidney injury could strongly harm your emotions

In a study from the University of Pittsburgh, scientists found acute kidney injury (AKI), or a sudden case of kidney failure or kidney damage,...

Scientists find a drug that can reduce depression and suicidal thoughts

Scientists from the University of Exeter found ketamine therapy has a swift short-term effect on reducing symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. They analyzed evidence...

“Magic mushrooms” may help treat alcohol addiction, study finds

In a study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, scientists found two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduce heavy drinking...

Common liver drugs may help treat PTSD, study finds

More than 6 percent of Americans will develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime. This potentially chronic condition disrupts lives and can lead to...

Meaningful PTSD decrease may halve risk of type 2 diabetes

In a study from Saint Louis University, scientists found treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that leads to an improvement in symptoms was linked...

Scientists find eyes can show signs of ADHD, autism

In a recent study from Flinders University and elsewhere, scientists found that the eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as both...

Many people have chronic brain and mental symptoms after COVID-19 infection

Scientists from Augusta University found chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms following COVID-19 infection, although self-reported symptoms are not linked to dysfunction. In the study, they recruited COVID-19-positive...

Research finds a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people

In a recent study from Colorado State University, scientists found social isolation is a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people. Depression is...

We studied how COVID affects mental health and brain disorders up to two years...

The occurrence of mental health conditions and neurological disorders among people recovering from COVID has been a concern since early in the pandemic. Several studies...