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...
Personality could affect depression symptoms, study finds
Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. However, not everyone experiences it the same way. Some people...
Arthritis patients face higher risk of depression and anxiety
People with inflammatory arthritis are at a much higher risk of developing depression and anxiety, but a new study suggests that they are not receiving the mental health...
Scientists discover how depression drug ketamine works in the brain
Ketamine has come a long way from its reputation as a party drug and veterinary anesthetic. In recent years, it has been used in...
Scientists find new drug to reduce schizophrenia symptoms
When we think about diseases, we usually focus on their obvious symptoms. A cold can cause a runny nose or stomach issues, while malaria...
Study shows a major cause of depression in older adults
A recent study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is the biggest risk factor for depression in middle-aged and older adults....
Scientists find big cause of OCD in immune system
Scientists from Yale University have discovered that the immune system might be involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Their research suggests that certain antibodies—proteins made...
Common painkiller use during pregnancy linked to higher ADHD risk in children
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that using acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy may increase the risk of children...
Psychedelic drug use linked to higher schizophrenia risk
A new study has found that individuals who visit emergency departments (ED) due to hallucinogen use have a significantly higher risk of developing schizophrenia.
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How diet may help reduce the risk of depression and Alzheimer’s
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that what we eat could play a role in reducing the risk of both depression and...