Mental Health

Firearms and mental health: 8 top facts to know

Two issues have surged in awareness across America in recent years: the toll of firearm injuries and deaths, and the impact of mental health...

How a high-fat diet can make you anxious

When we’re stressed, many of us reach for junk food for comfort. However, new research from CU Boulder suggests that this habit might make us...

Firearms and mental health: 8 top facts to know

Two issues have surged in awareness across America in recent years: the toll of firearm injuries and deaths, and the impact of mental health...

Non-invasive deep brain stimulation may help treat addiction, depression, and OCD

In the complex landscape of neurological disorders like addiction, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), effective treatments are notoriously challenging to deliver, particularly due to...

Retinal changes could indicate severity of schizophrenia, study finds

Scientists have discovered that the retina in patients with schizophrenia is different from that in healthy individuals. These differences might help doctors identify patients who...

Heart attack vs. panic attack: What is the difference?

Experiencing a sudden chest pain can be alarming, and it's often difficult to tell whether it's a heart attack or a panic attack because...

How kidney disease can affect your mental health

Kidney disease, a condition where the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood as well as they should, is a significant health problem that...

Research shows strong link between high blood pressure and this personality trait

High blood pressure is often seen just as a critical number to monitor during doctor visits. However, its impact stretches beyond heart health, affecting even...

Five daily habits could be key to good mental health

Professor Nick Titov, a psychology professor at Macquarie University and the director of the MindSpot digital mental health service, has a unique goal: to...

Antidepressant drug prescriptions may harm people with diabetic neuropathy

A recent study conducted by the Regenstrief Institute and Purdue University College of Pharmacy has shed light on the prescribing patterns of tricyclic antidepressants...