Mental Health

Treatments of obsessive-compulsive disorder people should know

Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD is typically treated with medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. Although most patients with OCD respond to treatment, some...

Common medications for anxiety: What to know

Anxiety disorders are generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both. There are many ways to treat anxiety, and you should work with a health...

Vegetarian diet quality can affect mental health

Scientists from Bond University found not all vegan and vegetarian diets are healthy—and one consequence of a low-quality plant-based diet could be poorer mental...

Common signs, symptoms, and risk factors of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions) that he...

This ADHD drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease

Scientists from Emory University found that boosting levels of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine with atomoxetine, a repurposed ADHD medication, may be able to stall neurodegeneration...

Younger people’s mental health may signal dementia risk

Scientists from the University of Michigan and elsewhere found that preventing mental disorders in young people might reduce or delay the burden of dementia...

Mental health drugs may double death risk in people with heart disease

In a recent study published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, researchers found antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs are linked to an almost doubled...

Vitamin C could help fight anxiety, study finds

In a recent study, scientists found vitamin C could help reduce anxiety. Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant that is involved in anxiety, stress, depression,...

Common types of bipolar disorder people should know

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and...

Common symptoms of PTSD people should know

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. It is natural to...