When someone you love is abusive
Abuse can be difficult to see, especially when it’s in your own relationship. It can start slowly, and it’s not always physical.
You may not...
This simple thing may improve your mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found that nature around one's home may help mitigate some of the negative mental health effects of the COVID-19...
Face masks could make people feel isolated and stressed, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that face coverings, a key tool in our fight against COVID-19, have impeded people’s ability to hear, understand,...
PTSD with depression may strongly increase risk of early death, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found that women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have an almost fourfold greater risk of early death...
Unhealthy gut linked to major depression, study finds
In a new study, researchers found a link between human gut microbiome disturbances and major depressive disorder (MDD).
The research was conducted by a team...
How divorce affects physical and mental health
Going through a divorce is extremely challenging and previous research has highlighted the adverse effects that it can have on divorcees.
In a new study,...
‘Alarming’ COVID-19 study shows 80% of people have strong depression
In a new study, researchers looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young US adults' loneliness and found "strong depressive symptoms" in 80%...
Why spending a long time on your phone isn’t bad for mental health
General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes.
The study...
Scientists can see depression in your eyes
When people win or lose something, their pupils dilate slightly.
In a new study, researchers found that this dilation is less pronounced in depressed patients...
Your heart rate could effectively predict your depression risk
In a recent study at Goethe University and elsewhere, researchers found that measuring changes in 24-hour heart rate can reliably indicate whether or not...