One in six people experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping depression drugs
A new study has found that about one in six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also called discontinuation symptoms. These...
Certain depression drug may improve brain functions
New research suggests that certain antidepressants may not only help with depression but also improve cognitive functions like memory.
A recent study focused on the...
Depression and apathy strongly harm in people with traumatic brain injury
Many people who suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience mental health challenges, which can last for years. These difficulties may result from the brain injury...
Physical activity may lower risk of dementia, stroke, and mental diseases
A new study suggests that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The research, published...
Older people have the highest suicide risk in the U.S.
Older adults have the highest suicide rates in the U.S., yet many national suicide prevention organizations lack easily accessible resources tailored to this age group, according to a...
An orange a day keeps depression away, study shows
A new study suggests that eating an orange a day may reduce the risk of depression by 20%. The research, published in Microbiome, found that citrus...
AI may help detect schizophrenia and bipolar disorder earlier
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that often appear in early adulthood. While effective treatments exist, getting the right diagnosis can take...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says antidepressants are harder to quit than heroin – is...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been sworn in as the US health and human services secretary, despite saying a few things that raised eyebrows...
This blood pressure drug could help treat ADHD
A new study suggests that amlodipine, a common blood pressure medication, could be repurposed to help manage ADHD symptoms.
Researchers from the University of Surrey and other international institutions...
Understanding root cause of hoarding disorder
Many people have seen hoarding disorder on reality TV, where homes are filled with piles of clutter. But hoarding is much more than just...