These things linked to loneliness in older age
Scientists from Vienna University of Economics and Business found that life circumstances during childhood—including having fewer friends and siblings, low-quality relationships with parents, bad...
Common signs and symptoms of autism you need to know
People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.
The list below gives some examples of common types of...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins may prevent depression
Statins have been hailed as a wonder drug; the cholesterol-lowering drugs have been prescribed to tens of millions of people since their approval in...
How to deal with trauma and recover from frightening events
It’s natural to be afraid after something scary or dangerous happens.
When you feel you’re in danger, your body responds with a rush of chemicals...
Mental illness strongly linked to high blood pressure, heart rate problem
Scientists from the University of South Australia found another reason why people should be paying more attention to mental health: it is closely aligned...
How sleep may help you process emotions, reduce PTSD
Scientists from the the University of Bern found how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while...
Scientists find a better way to treat bipolar disorder
Scientists from Karolinska Institutet found six predictors that could help determine the amount of lithium needed to treat patients with bipolar disorder.
The study also...
Mediterranean diet could reduce depression symptoms
Scientists from the University of Technology Sydney found people with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they...
Half of Americans with opioid use disorder don’t get this lifesaving medication
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that less than half of Americans who received treatment for opioid use disorder were offered a...
How to treat anxiety effectively
Anxiety disorders are generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both. There are many ways to treat anxiety, and you should work with a health...