Mental Health

Adult ADHD may increase dementia risk, study finds

A groundbreaking study by Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has found that adults with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), with...

Emotion therapy is a new treatment for chronic pain

A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic...

Cannabis and psychedelics show promise for this mental disease

An international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics—such as magic mushrooms and LSD—were rated most helpful in...

ADHD drugs may change blood pressure and heart rate

A large study led by the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD cause only small changes in blood pressure...

What triggers major depressive disorder?

Major depressive disorder, also known simply as depression, is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. It can lead...

Nearly half of depression cases are treatment-resistant, study finds

A new study has found that almost half of people diagnosed with depression do not get better even after trying several different antidepressant medications. This...

Depression may appear years before pain, study finds

A new study by researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that many middle-aged and older adults who experience pain may have had...

Understanding depression in women with premature menopause

Premature menopause can be a life-changing diagnosis, bringing with it serious physical, emotional, and social effects. A new study published in the journal Menopause explores...

ADHD and insomnia can be a vicious circle

People with traits of ADHD often report feeling less satisfied with their lives, and a new study suggests that insomnia might be one of...

High diastolic blood pressure may harm your mood health

Most people know that high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, but new research shows it might also affect your personality. A study published...