Unscrambling our memories in the wake of covid-19
A colleague recently admitted on a morning Zoom call that she forgot how old she was. "No, really!" she said, wide-eyed and sincere. "I...
How to reduce loneliness, according to science
Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.
Scientists from Penn State and elsewhere found that...
People can recover and thrive after mental illness, study finds
Past research on mental illness has focused mostly on chronic and recurring mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders that keep people from thriving and...
9 big signs you may have severe depression
Depression is a lonely and painful condition to live through. However, depression is a common mental health condition, but extremely varied and complex.
It is...
Depression linked to higher white blood cell count, scientists found
In a recent study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found that increased depression polygenic scores are linked to increased white blood cell count, highlighting the...
Daylight savings: how an hour of extra sunlight can benefit your mental health
In many northern hemisphere countries, people have now adjusted the clock one hour forwards and are enjoying an extra hour of daylight in the...
Resting could boost memory, scientists find
Scientists from New York University found that your memories may grow stronger when you take a break to rest.
The finding could have important implications...
How diet may affect your depression risk
Scientists from Linyi People's Hospital found that dietary patterns are linked to different depression risks.
A healthy diet is linked to a strongly reduced depression...
What is borderline personality disorder?
A borderline personality disorder is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior.
These symptoms often result in impulsive actions...
Signs and symptoms for common anxiety disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) display excessive anxiety or worry, most days for at least 6 months, about a number of...