People born with heart defects need lifetime mental health care
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that people born with heart defects face a higher risk for anxiety and mood disorders as children...
Eating fruit more often may reduce depression
Scientists from Aston University found that people who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive mental well-being and are less likely...
Why women may not respond to depression treatments the same as men
Scientists from the University of California Davis found the reason why women may not respond to depression treatments the same as men.
The research was...
Stroke is linked to depression before it occurs
Scientists from the University of Münster found while depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may have...
This study finds a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults disproportionately affected, a global demographic that is quickly expanding.
In a recent...
Magic mushroom microdosing could help improve mood, mental health
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that tiny amounts of psychedelics (‘magic’ mushrooms) can impact mental health.
The research is published in Scientific...
Scientists find dual treatments to fight PTSD and depression
Scientists from Flinders University found a method to treat PTSD and major depressive disorder together.
The research is published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and...
PTSD linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Scientists from Harvard University found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to faster cognitive decline among middle-aged women.
The research is published in JAMA...
Antibiotic treatments may increase depression risk
Scientists from Leiden University found people who have taken antibiotics in the past three months pay more attention to negative facial expressions.
This may explain...
People with depression and anxiety may get Alzheimer’s disease early
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco found that having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that...