Mental Health

How to boost your mood through food

You've had a bad breakup, a rotten day at work or you're just too exhausted to cook. You're craving comfort, something to soothe your mood. So,...

This testing can improve symptoms in severe depression

A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health found pharmacogenetic testing was linked to nearly a two-fold (89%) increase in remission...

Opioid use linked to higher risk of mood disorders

A new study from at the University of Queensland found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of developing...

Stroke linked to higher risk for depression, study finds

A new study from Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark found stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing depression or another mood disorder within...

Big differences of PTSD and BPD you need to know

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder. It may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster,...

Healthy home cooking equals a healthy mind, study finds

A new study from Edith Cowan University found being confident in the kitchen is not only good for your taste buds: it's also good...

Air pollution could increase risks of depression, autoimmune diseases

In a new study from the University of Verona in Italy, researchers found long-term exposure to air pollution is linked to a heightened risk...

Opioid pain killers linked to mood disorders, pancreatic cancer

In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found people who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of...

Anxiety vs depression: big differences you need to know

Occasional anxiety is an expected part of life. You might feel anxious when faced with a problem at work, before taking a test, or before...

Ketamine strongly reduces depression and suicide, study shows

In a new study from UBC Okanagan and the University of Exeter, researchers found ketamine is a potentially powerful tool in the fight against...