Effective treatments for anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that can significantly impact a person's daily life. They include conditions like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic...
Insomnia increases depression risk in older adults
As people age, getting a good night's sleep often becomes more difficult.
While younger adults might wake up briefly about five times a night, some...
Understanding the common causes of hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder, often highlighted on reality TV, is more than just extreme messiness. It is a serious mental health condition that makes it incredibly...
Scientists find long-term benefits of therapy for older adults with depression and anxiety
A recent study has found that people aged 65 and older can experience long-lasting benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even when facing...
Research finds major risk factors for suicide
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of Warwick have explored various risk factors for suicide, aiming to identify individuals who might benefit...
Can anxiety cause temporary high blood pressure spikes?
Anxiety is a common emotional state characterized by feelings of tension, worry, and physical changes such as increased heart rate. Many people experience anxiety...
How to manage stress and anxiety for high blood pressure
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
It can lead to...
Scientists discover two new psychedelic mushrooms in Southern Africa
Researchers and citizen scientists have discovered two new species of psychoactive mushrooms in southern Africa.
This discovery brings the total number of known Psilocybe species...
Triggers and underlying causes of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). These mood swings...
New ketamine pill shows promise for treating severe depression
A new pill that releases ketamine slowly over time could treat severe depression without causing the psychedelic side effects often associated with the drug.
Early...