Mental Health

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...

This mental health issue may double your risk of dementia

In a recent study done by UCL, researchers found people who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to...

This common mental problem linked to faster development of Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers found that anxiety is linked to an increased rate of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease. The research...