Unhealthy gut can cause depression, study shows
Depression is a mental disorder that affects more than 264 million people of all ages worldwide.
Understanding its mechanisms is vital for the development of...
This mental problem is a key sign of COVID-19 in frail, older people
In a new study, researchers found that delirium—a state of acute confusion associated with a higher risk of serious illness and death—is a key...
Certain antidepressants might increase stroke risk for young adults with PTSD
Certain types of antidepressants might be better than others for treating PTSD because they carry a lower risk of stroke, according to a new...
These 2 things may increase fall risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found that elderly people living alone or without social contact may be more likely to fall in their homes...
These depression drugs may increase death risk, study shows
In a new study, researchers found an increased death risk in adults with depression who used newer antipsychotic medications compared to people who used...
Youth depression linked to higher risk of 66 diseases and early death
In a new study, researchers found that depressed children and teenagers have an increased risk of suffering from premature death and a wide range...
This study shows an important cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In a recent study, researchers found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children.
They identify antibodies that bind to...
Scientists find a leading cause of depression in older people
In a new study, researchers found that loneliness is responsible for 18% of depression among people over 50.
They found that people's subjective experiences of...
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...